QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness company, has disassociated itself from a recent news report by the Ghana News Agency alleging that some 66 Ivorians who were arrested and repatriated by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) are linked to the company.

According to the publication on April 2, the suspects, 45 men and 21 women, aged between 19 and 54 years, were arrested at their hideout within the Anaji Hills enclave of the Western Regional capital, Sekondi-Takoradi.

The report indicated that further investigations revealed that, "on Saturday, November 11, 2023, one Romio and Akwesi Daniel, Ghanaians, who have been identified as part of the syndicate involved in recruiting these unsuspecting Ivorians under the guise of operating an online business (QNET), approached the land lady, one madam Juliet Quayson.”

But reacting to this, QNET clarified that those arrested have no connection to the company, which is a legitimate business that operates in Ghana through its partner, Bosumtwi Industries Limited.

Biram Fall, Regional Manager for QNET in Sub-Saharan Africa, said; “We are appalled by the misuse of our brand name in connection with these illegal activities, including job scams and illegal migration. QNET is a law-abiding entity, and those who engage in our direct selling business to promote our products to others, do not need to travel from one country to another."

The Regional Manager for QNET in sub-Saharan Africa said the company will also continue to work through the media and other communication campaigns to educate and warn people against fraudulent activities.

"We take allegations of illegal and irregular migration or fraudulent activities very seriously and will take strong action against anyone found to be misrepresenting QNET. We are committed to ethical business practices and strongly condemn such deplorable actions.

"It is important for the public to understand that QNET is not an employment agency and does not make offers of “guaranteed income” or “travel opportunities” in exchange for money. As a legitimate global direct selling company, QNET provides a safe and legitimate business model where Independent Representatives earn an income only by selling our high-quality, life-enhancing products,” he added.

Meanwhile, QNET has taken some significant steps in a bid to clear the misinformation about the company, its business model and the direct-selling industry in general in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. 

This includes launching the "Say No" campaign in West Africa, both online and offline, to educate and warn the public about the rise in fraudulent activities conducted under the guise of QNET. This campaign is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity of our brand and protect potential victims from being misled. For more information on our "Say No" campaign and to verify the legitimacy of QNET-related activities, please visit our official website or contact our customer support team.

Again, the company also launched a compliance hotline on WhatsApp (+233256630005) last year, specifically tailored for its operations in Sub-Saharan African countries, including Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Liberia, Cameroon, Mali, Guinea, Benin, Togo, and others.