Criminal investigators caught wind of a massive swindle targeting desperate job hunters across Uganda. Don Chris ran his bogus travel company like a well-oiled machine designed to separate victims from their hard-earned cash. The scammer promised golden opportunities overseas while operating from what turned out to be a completely fake business. Police discovered that Skylines Tours and Travel Company existed solely to bilk unsuspecting Ugandans out of millions. Authorities estimate the total damage at around 1.75 billion shillings stolen from over 350 victims.
Each mark handed over between 3.5 million and 10 million shillings for nonexistent positions in Canada, Britain, Qatar, Dubai, and Luxembourg. The con artist structured his scheme around loan-based travel deals that required upfront payments of at least half the total fees. Victims believed they could pay the remaining balance after landing their dream jobs abroad. Don Chris vanished without a trace after collecting the money and delivering absolutely nothing. Police suspect the fraudster has already skipped the country to avoid prosecution.
Officers raided the company headquarters but found the building completely cleared out. Investigators managed to recover some evidence that might help track down the missing businessman. The case highlights how unemployment drives young Ugandans into the arms of ruthless predators. Government crackdowns have failed to stop these operations from popping up under different names across the nation. Patrick Onyango from Kampala Metropolitan Police urges additional victims to step forward and help build the case against the fugitive operator.
Each mark handed over between 3.5 million and 10 million shillings for nonexistent positions in Canada, Britain, Qatar, Dubai, and Luxembourg. The con artist structured his scheme around loan-based travel deals that required upfront payments of at least half the total fees. Victims believed they could pay the remaining balance after landing their dream jobs abroad. Don Chris vanished without a trace after collecting the money and delivering absolutely nothing. Police suspect the fraudster has already skipped the country to avoid prosecution.
Officers raided the company headquarters but found the building completely cleared out. Investigators managed to recover some evidence that might help track down the missing businessman. The case highlights how unemployment drives young Ugandans into the arms of ruthless predators. Government crackdowns have failed to stop these operations from popping up under different names across the nation. Patrick Onyango from Kampala Metropolitan Police urges additional victims to step forward and help build the case against the fugitive operator.
