QNET denies involvement in fraudulent recruitment schemes in Ghana
QNET has condemned the use of its name by criminal networks allegedly involved in fraudulent recruitment and human trafficking schemes in Ghana.
The company said it does not offer employment, overseas jobs, visa processing, travel arrangements or guaranteed income, and urged the public to be cautious of individuals making such claims in exchange for money.
The statement follows recent operations by Ghanaian authorities involving people allegedly deceived through recruitment schemes using the QNET name.
According to the company, 251 young people were rescued during an operation by the Ashanti Regional Police in the Bohyen–Ampabame area of Kumasi.
It also referenced reports from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that more than 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 said the activities were carried out by criminal networks that misused its name and business model.
“QNET condemns the activities of individuals and organised networks that misuse its name, brand or business model to deceive members of the public,” the company said.
It explained that its legitimate business is based on the direct selling of products through independent distributors and does not involve recruitment for employment or guaranteed income.
The company said law enforcement authorities refer to the misuse of business names and models by criminal networks for activities such as fraudulent employment schemes and human trafficking as “Model Q”.
QNET said the activity is separate from its legitimate direct-selling operations.
The company said it has been working with several stakeholders, including the Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Police Service, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Embassy of Burkina Faso and the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
It said its engagement with EOCO has resulted in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding covering areas such as public education, information sharing and assistance with the repatriation of victims.
Cherif Sarr, Regional General Manager of QNET’s Central and West Africa Region, said the company was concerned about people being deceived through schemes using its name.
“We are deeply concerned by reports of individuals being deceived through criminal schemes that misuse the QNET name. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected, and we welcome the efforts of the Ghanaian authorities to rescue and protect vulnerable persons,” he said.
Sarr said QNET had “zero tolerance for fraud, human trafficking or any misrepresentation” of its business as an employment or guaranteed-income opportunity.
He added that the company was ready to support investigations and share relevant information with Ghanaian authorities within the appropriate legal framework.
QNET said its representatives met officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 7, 2026, to provide information on its business model, products and compliance framework.
The company has also introduced its “QNET Against Scams” campaign in Ghana and other African markets to educate the public about fraudulent recruitment practices and the unauthorised use of its name.
QNET urged anyone who receives an offer of employment, overseas travel, visa assistance or guaranteed income in exchange for payment to report it to the appropriate authorities and the company.
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