Advocate Remanded over Theft of Shs200M from Retired Supreme Court Judge

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By Our Reporter

 

NATIONAL

 

A Kampala City based Advocate has been charged and remanded on allegations of stealing over Shs200M from retired Supreme Court Judge, Prof. George Kanyeihamba.

 

Obam Andrew who was arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday 9th July, 2025 is charged with money laundering.

 

According to the State House Anti-Corruption Unit that investigated the case, Obam between October 2022 and September 2024, conspired with Kaliisa David, a driver of Prof. George Kanyeihamba to fraudulently steal and transfer a total of over USD 56,500 using cheques that were stolen from him.

 

They transferred the stolen money to the account of Loi advocates where Obam is the sole signatory.  He was remanded until July 14, 2025, when he will enter his plea.

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