Chapter Four’s Nicholas Opiyo’s arrest― what actually does the law say about money laundering? How legitimate are the charges against the lawyer? Everyone who knows Nicholas Opiyo, will swear he is a fine gentleman who usually keeps his word. He is a good-natured man, whose character probably shaped his current career as a defender of human freedoms. As an occupational hazard, he has frequently found himself on the opposite sides with government. His recent arrest over money laundering allegations, has sparked off a lot of domestic and international interest, with many people calling for his unconditional release. But the government insists there is a legitimate case for him to answer. That he as the Chief Executive of Chapter Four, broke Sections 3 (c) 116 and 136(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (2013), as amended. CEO East Africa’s Muhereza Kyamutetera tries to examine what the law says about the charges being levelled against Mr. Opiyo and if they actually hold any water.