A Ugandan human rights lawyer who represents opposition figure Bobi Wine was arrested on Tuesday on charges of money laundering, police said.
Nicholas Opiyo is the founder of the robust human rights defence organisation Chapter Four Uganda and is the lawyer for many activists.
Rights groups have increasingly criticised Uganda over arresting political opponents and violating freedom of association, assembly, and expression as last year authorities introduced new regulations restricting online activities and stifling independent media.
Uganda Police Force confirmed Opiyoâs arrest on Twitter for âallegations of money laundering and related malicious actsâ.
âThe investigations are progressing well and any new developments will be communicated in due course,â it added.
A Ugandan human rights lawyer who represents opposition figure Bobi Wine was arrested on Tuesday on charges of money laundering, police said.
Nicholas Opiyo is the founder of the robust human rights defence organisation Chapter Four Uganda and is the lawyer for many activists.
Rights groups have increasingly criticised Uganda over arresting political opponents and violating freedom of association, assembly, and expression as last year authorities introduced new regulations restricting online activities and stifling independent media.
Uganda Police Force confirmed Opiyo s arrest on Twitter for allegations of money laundering and related malicious acts . The investigations are progressing well and any new developments will be communicated in due course, it added.