Socialite Don Chris remanded for allegedly defrauding
Christian Asiimwe, a Ugandan socialite and director of a travel company, has been remanded to prison after being charged with 127 counts of fraud. He is accused of obtaining money from job seekers under the false pretense of securing them employment abroad.
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The case highlights the prevalence of human trafficking and employment scams targeting vulnerable job seekers in East Africa.
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Socialite Don Chris remanded for allegedly defrauding 127 job seekers
Court heard that Asiimwe, 32, obtained money and goods by false pretence from 127 job seekers by promising them jobs abroad.
Christian Asiimwe, commonly known as Don Chris arraigned before City Hall court on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. (Credit: Margret Zalwango)
Christian Asiimwe, commonly known as Don Chris, has today afternoon (September 2, 2026) been charged and remanded to Luzira Prison for allegedly defrauding scores of Ugandans who were seeking jobs abroad.
Asiimwe was arraigned before City Hall court Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu and charged with 127 counts relating to obtaining money and goods by false pretence, which he denied .
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