Eronda
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Ugandan socialite Christian Asiimwe, popularly known as Don Chris, was on Wednesday escorted to the City Hall Court cells to answer fraud charges linked to an overseas job scam. Photos from the court premises show him clad in a white hoodie, hands restrained, as police officers led him past Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) signage.
The charges stem from his former company, Sky Pins Tours and Travel, which allegedly promised hundreds of Ugandans lucrative entry-level jobs in Canada, the UK, Qatar, and Dubai between 2022 and 2025. Investigations indicate that more than 650 victims paid between 5–10 million shillings each, only to discover that the jobs never existed.
Police say statements have been recorded from victims across the country, many of whom sold property or borrowed heavily to raise the fees. The scam reportedly targeted young jobseekers desperate for opportunities abroad, exploiting their hopes with false employment contracts and travel promises.
Authorities have emphasized that the legitimate Hut 8 Corporation and other foreign firms mentioned in similar scams have no operations in Uganda, warning the public against falling prey to fraudulent recruitment agencies. The case against Asiimwe highlights a growing trend of job-related fraud schemes that recycle promises of overseas employment, leaving victims financially devastated.
Asiimwe’s court appearance marks a significant step in holding perpetrators accountable, with prosecutors expected to present evidence of widespread deception and financial loss. The matter has reignited calls for stricter regulation of recruitment agencies and stronger public awareness campaigns to protect Ugandans from exploitation.
