An advocate is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested and charged with money laundering in a joint operation by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, the Criminal Intelligence Directorate, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Andrew Obam, a lawyer and sole signatory to Loi Advocates’ bank account, allegedly conspired with David Kaliisa—a driver to retired Supreme Court judge Prof. George Kanyeihamba—to fraudulently steal and transfer over $56,500 (about Shs202 million) using cheques stolen from the professor between October 2022 and September 2024.
Authorities say the stolen funds were deposited into the Loi Advocates account controlled by Obam. He was arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court and has been remanded until July 14, 2025, when he is expected to take a plea.
This case highlights ongoing efforts by Ugandan authorities to crack down on financial crimes and corruption involving members of the legal profession.
