Ugandan socialite Christian Asiimwe, popularly known as Don Chris, is now facing 350 counts in a case involving allegations that he obtained money by false pretence.
Prosecutors have amended the charge sheet against Don Chris, adding seven new files, each containing 50 counts. The development significantly expands the case being heard at the City Hall Magistrates’ Court in Kampala.
Don Chris is accused of allegedly taking money from individuals after promising to help them secure employment opportunities in Canada and other countries through Sky Pins Tour and Travel Agency.
The allegations remain contested. Don Chris has denied the charges and pleaded not guilty to the accusations brought against him.
The case has attracted attention beyond the courtroom, with more than 30 alleged victims reportedly turning up at the City Hall Magistrates’ Court to follow the proceedings.
The latest amendment means prosecutors are now pursuing 350 counts against the socialite, with the seven additional files each carrying 50 allegations.
The charges relate to the alleged collection of money under claims that employment opportunities could be secured abroad. The supplied information does not establish whether any of the alleged victims received the promised opportunities.
Don Chris’s case continues at the Kampala court as prosecutors pursue the expanded charge sheet and he maintains his denial of the allegations.
With the number of counts now reaching 350, the case has taken on a significantly larger legal dimension than when the allegations first emerged.