By Swift Reporter
Socialite Christian Asiimwe, popularly known as Don Chris, has been charged with 172 counts in connection with an alleged overseas employment scam involving dozens of job seekers.
Asiimwe appeared before City Hall Court today following his arrest on August 27, 2026, and denied all the charges against him.
The charges relate to allegations that he obtained money from job seekers after promising to facilitate employment opportunities abroad.
Police say the investigation has expanded significantly, with 655 people having so far recorded statements as alleged victims in the case.
Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala said on August 31 that investigations into allegations of obtaining money by false pretence were still ongoing.
“For now we have 655 victims who have come out and we have recorded their statements,” Kawala said.
She added that the amount of money allegedly obtained from complainants was believed to exceed Shs2 billion.
Allegations Linked To Skypins Tours & Travel
The investigation centres on allegations involving Asiimwe’s company, Skypins Tours and Travel, which reportedly received payments from Ugandans seeking employment opportunities outside the country.
According to complaints received by authorities, some applicants allegedly paid money for services including visas, air tickets, medical examinations and job placements.
Some complainants later reported that the promised employment opportunities did not materialise.
Police have also said the company was not licensed to recruit Ugandans for employment abroad, an issue that forms part of the ongoing investigation.
The latest police figures represent a substantial increase from earlier estimates.
Previous reports had put the number of complainants at around 300, with alleged losses estimated at more than Shs1 billion.
The number has now risen to 655 people who have provided statements, while police estimate the alleged financial losses at more than Shs2 billion.
The investigation reportedly gained wider attention in 2025 after complaints concerning the alleged scheme were brought to the attention of State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs then, Balaam Barugahara, who referred the matter to the Kampala Metropolitan Criminal Investigations Directorate.
Asiimwe was arrested after reportedly returning to Uganda following more than a year outside the country.
Police have continued gathering statements and other evidence as they establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged transactions and the number of people affected.
The 172 charges currently brought before court represent the criminal allegations formally presented against Asiimwe. The larger number of people who have recorded statements does not necessarily mean all 655 individuals have been formally included as complainants in the charges before court.
Asiimwe denies the allegations, and the charges against him remain allegations until determined by a court of law.
The investigation is ongoing, with police expected to establish the full scale of the alleged scheme and whether additional charges or suspects may arise as the case progresses.
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