Shs 4 Billion SkyPins Tours Scam
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has sounded the alarm over a massive job scam that has left more than 200 Ugandans financially devastated, after being duped by SkyPins Tours and Travel, a company allegedly run by Christian Asimwe, also known as Don Chris.
According to the Ministry, each victim paid between UGX 5 million and UGX 20 million, believing they had secured employment opportunities in Canada, Europe, and the United States. But months later, the promised visas and jobs never materialized, leaving families in debt, heartbreak, and uncertainty.
“We are talking about a scam worth over Shs 4 billion, collected from desperate Ugandans who were simply looking for a better life,” said Simon Mundeyi, the Internal Affairs spokesperson
The Ministry’s Spokesperson, during a press briefing in Kampala. “Some of these victims resigned from their jobs in Dubai and came back to Uganda to follow up on the promises. They are now stranded, jobless, and in deep distress.”
Mundeyi explained that many of the victims were convinced to part with their life savings or take out heavy loans, lured by the promise of traveling abroad “on credit.”
“This is what made the scheme so dangerous. People were told, ‘Just pay half now, and once you arrive in Canada, you’ll pay the rest.’ That message spread like wildfire. Some women sold their family land at giveaway prices, others mortgaged homes, and some borrowed from money lenders with the hope of repaying once abroad. It was an attractive lie and it ruined them.” he said
Shs 4 Billion SkyPins Tours Scam
The Ministry expressed deep concern over the growing sophistication of fake job and visa schemes targeting Ugandans, particularly youth desperate to migrate for work.
“We have seen stories of people who were promised quick jobs in Europe, only to find themselves duped. These are mothers, fathers, and young professionals who placed their trust in a system that failed them. This is not just fraud—it is exploitation at the highest level,” Mundeyi added.
While confirming that investigations are ongoing, the Ministry clarified that no formal charges or convictions have been made against Asimwe so far. Authorities are urging him to cooperate with law enforcement.
“So I call upon our brother, Christian Asimwe, a.k.a. Don Chris wherever you are, nobody has sentenced you, nobody has judged you,” said Mundeyi.
The Ministry is also urging the public to remain cautious and skeptical of travel or recruitment agents offering too good to be true deals.
“Ugandans must be careful,” Mundeyi warned. “If someone asks you for UGX 20 million to take you abroad and promises a job without proper documentation or embassy verification, walk away. No one should sell their land, resign their job, or take out a loan without doing due diligence.”
As investigations continue, the Ministry says it is working closely with police and immigration to track Mr. Asimwe and recover whatever funds are possible. Victims are also being urged to file formal complaints to aid the process.
SkyPins Tours and Travel has since shut down its known office, and its directors are currently unreachable.
Meanwhile, hundreds of Ugandans, now drowning in debt await justice and answers.
