The State House Anti-Corruption Unit, in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), on Wednesday arraigned city lawyer Andrew Obam before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of money laundering in connection with the theft of over USD 56,500(approximately shs200 million) from retired Supreme Court Justice, Prof. George Kanyeihamba.
According to prosecutors, Obam, an advocate and sole signatory to the account of Loi Advocates allegedly conspired with David Kaliisa, a personal driver to Prof. Kanyeihamba, to fraudulently obtain and transfer funds between October 2022 and September 2024.
The stolen funds were accessed using cheques reportedly stolen from the retired judge. Investigators say the money was later deposited into the Loi Advocates’ bank account, controlled solely by Obam.
He appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court and was charged with money laundering. He has been remanded until July 14, 2025, when he is expected to enter his plea.
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting white-collar crime, especially where public trust is betrayed by professionals entrusted with responsibility and ethics.
