The embattled director of Sky Pins Tours and Travels Company has been arrested after dozens of job seekers accused him of allegedly taking millions of shillings while promising to secure them jobs abroad.
Asiimwe Christian, alias Don Chris, was picked up by police at about 2:00am on Thursday, August 27, while at a bar in Zana, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District.
The arrest follows a complaint lodged on June 17, 2025, by about 50 people, aged between 25 and 40, who accused the suspect of fraud and obtaining money by false pretences. These actions were done between 2022 and 2025.
The complainants reportedly told police that Asiimwe had presented himself as capable of securing them employment in countries including Canada, the UK, Qatar and Dubai. Among the jobs allegedly promised were positions as waiters, cleaners and caregivers.
Racheal Kawala , the Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson says over 500 alleged victims have since filed complaints in relation to the scam.She ut the alleged overseas job dream came at a heavy price.
According to the complaints, the job seekers allegedly paid between Shs5 million and Shs10 million each, with the amount reportedly depending on the country and type of job being sought.
The arrest has now brought the allegations under police investigation, with Asiimwe being held in custody as detectives work to establish the circumstances surrounding the payments and the alleged recruitment arrangements.
Police said the suspect will be taken to court in accordance with the law once investigations are completed.
The case has also prompted a warning to Ugandans looking for jobs abroad, particularly those dealing with recruitment agents. Police have urged job seekers to check whether recruitment companies and agents are genuine and licensed before paying any money.
Anyone who may have information concerning the case has been asked to report to the nearest police station.
The case came to public attention in June 2025, after dozens of Ugandans complained that they had paid Sky Pins money for promised jobs abroad but had not travelled.
An earlier police account said about 85 victims had initially been identified, with payments reportedly ranging from Shs3.5 million to Shs10 million per person. Victims reportedly received company receipts and were told they would travel within two to six months. When the promised trips did not happen, they began demanding refunds.
By July 2025, reports indicated that the number of complainants had risen to more than 350, with alleged losses exceeding Shs1.4 billion.
He allegedly fled Uganda after the complaints emerged, police launched a manhunt for Asiimwe.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs said in July 2025 that he had allegedly left Uganda on June 20, 2025, through the Malaba border into Kenya. Other reports subsequently placed him in South Africa.
