KAMPALA — The Anti-Corruption Court has further remanded city lawyer Andrew Obam to Luzira Prison on charges of money laundering involving funds allegedly stolen from the bank account of the late former Supreme Court Justice, Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba.
Obam, a partner at Loi Advocates, is accused of fraudulently acquiring over USD 56,800 (approximately UGX 210 million) from the retired jurist’s account held at Bank of Africa.
The funds were allegedly deposited into his law firm’s account using cheques reportedly taken from the professor’s residence.
Appearing before Grade One Magistrate Paul Mujuni on Monday, Obam was informed that investigations into the case are ongoing but nearing completion.
The prosecution, led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Josephine Namatovu, told the Court that the case is in advanced stages and that more evidence is being compiled.
The magistrate remanded Obam until July 25th pending the completion of investigations.
The alleged theft took place between October 2022 and September 2024, a period during which Prof. Kanyeihamba’s health was reportedly in decline. Despite repeated demands, Obam is said to have declined to return the money to the retired justice.
The case took a somber turn after Prof. Kanyeihamba passed away last Monday at Nakasero Hospital, just days after Obam’s first court appearance.
Because the charge of money laundering is capital in nature, Obam has not been allowed to take a plea; the case will instead be committed to the High Court for trial.
He was initially arrested by the Uganda Police in collaboration with operatives from the State House Anti-Corruption Unit.
The legal fraternity and public continue to follow the case closely, given the high-profile nature of the complainant and the grave allegations facing Obam.
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