QNET, an international lifestyle and wellness company, has condemned the misuse of its name by criminal networks involved in fraudulent recruitment schemes in Ghana and other parts of West Africa. The company emphasized that it does not offer employment, overseas jobs, visa processing, travel arrangements, investment opportunities, or guaranteed income. This clarification comes after recent operations by Ghanaian authorities involving individuals allegedly recruited through schemes linked to the misuse of the QNET name.
According to QNET, reports indicate that 251 young people were rescued during an operation by the Ashanti Regional Police in the Bohyen–Ampabame area of Kumasi. Additionally, the Minister for Foreign Affairs reported that over 300 Ghanaians had been rescued or repatriated from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire since the beginning of 2025 in cases described as QNET-related. QNET stressed that such activities are unauthorized and separate from its legitimate direct-selling business, which involves Independent Distributors selling QNET products.
QNET stated that individuals demanding money in exchange for employment, overseas travel, or other opportunities while claiming to represent QNET are acting contrary to its policies and Code of Ethics. The company noted that criminal networks have exploited its name and business model, alongside those of other businesses, to facilitate fraudulent employment schemes and alleged human trafficking. This practice is referred to as “Model Q” by law-enforcement authorities.
QNET has been working with several stakeholders, including the Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Police Service, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Embassy of Burkina Faso, and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). The company's cooperation with EOCO has resulted in a Memorandum of Understanding covering areas including public education, information sharing, and assistance with the repatriation of victims. Similar efforts have been extended to at least 12 other countries in West and Central Africa.
Cherif Sarr, Regional General Manager for QNET's Central and West Africa Region, expressed concern about people being deceived through schemes using its name. He emphasized that QNET has zero tolerance for fraud, human trafficking, or any misrepresentation of its business as an employment or guaranteed-income opportunity. QNET is ready to support investigations, share relevant information within the appropriate legal framework, and strengthen public education.
QNET has launched its “QNET Against Scams” campaign in Ghana and other African markets to educate the public about recruitment scams, common fraud tactics, and unauthorized use of its name. The company advises members of the public to verify claims through official channels before making payments or providing personal or financial information. QNET maintains a compliance framework for its Independent Distributors and prohibits the promotion of its business as a job opportunity or the promise of guaranteed earnings.
The company urges anyone approached with an alleged QNET job, overseas employment, visa, travel opportunity, or guaranteed-income offer in exchange for payment to report the matter to the appropriate authorities and QNET. QNET's representatives met officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 7, 2026, to provide information about its business model, products, and compliance framework. The engagement also focused on measures to address the criminal misuse of its name.
Key points
- QNET has zero tolerance for fraud, human trafficking, or misrepresentation of its business.
- The company has launched the “QNET Against Scams” campaign to educate the public about recruitment scams.
- QNET is working with stakeholders to address the misuse of its name in fraudulent schemes.
