A global wellness and lifestyle-focused direct selling company, QNET has commended the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for its recent operation in Lagos State that led to the rescue of several individuals and the arrest of suspects allegedly involved in human trafficking, unlawful detention and fraudulent activities.
The company, in a statement, strongly condemned all forms of human trafficking, fraud, exploitation and other criminal acts, describing the NSCDC’s intervention as timely and necessary to protect vulnerable persons.
QNET
clarified that it has no involvement in employment recruitment, overseas job
placements, visa processing, migration services or schemes promising guaranteed
financial returns in exchange for payment.
It stressed that any individual or group making such claims is acting without
its knowledge, authorisation or consent.
Commenting
on the development, QNET’s Regional General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa,
Biram Fall, expressed sympathy for those affected and urged members of the
public to remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes.
His words: “Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by
this unfortunate situation. We wish to reiterate that QNET does not
offer jobs, overseas employment opportunities, visa services or financial
guarantees in exchange for payment. These are among the most common tactics
used by fraudsters to exploit vulnerable individuals,” he said.
Fall
urged the public to verify information through official channels and report
suspicious activities to relevant authorities, noting that protecting consumers
and safeguarding the company’s reputation remain top priorities.
The company reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards fraud,
misrepresentation and unethical conduct, adding that it actively enforces its
Code of Ethics and Compliance Framework and sanctions any independent
distributor found to have violated its policies.
QNET
noted that since commencing operations in Nigeria through its local partner,
Transblue Limited in 2022, it has strengthened collaboration with government
agencies, consumer protection bodies, law enforcement institutions and the
media to tackle scams and misinformation linked to its brand.
Among its anti-fraud initiatives is the “Say NO!” campaign launched
in November 2023, alongside partnerships with the Lagos State Consumer
Protection Agency and the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.
The
company added that similar awareness campaigns have been implemented in Ghana,
Senegal, Burkina Faso and Sierra Leone under its broader QNET Against Scams
programme aimed at educating the public on identifying legitimate business
opportunities and avoiding fraudulent schemes.
QNET reaffirmed its commitment to working with governments,
regulators, security agencies, the media and civil society organisations to
combat fraud, protect consumers and promote ethical entrepreneurship across
Africa.
The
company encouraged members of the public to verify information about its
products and business model through its official website, and to report
suspicious recruitment activities, fraudulent job offers, visa schemes or
misuse of its name through its compliance and integrity channels.
Recall that the NSCDC
recently burst a syndicate that specializes on luring unwary foreigners into
Nigeria with promise of securing them jobs only to detain them in a kidnap den
located in the Badagry area of Lagos. QNET reportedly had no direct involvement
and is not affiliated with the syndicate, but its name was used by the illegal
cross-border network as a cover to deceive, extort, and unlawfully detain
vulnerable job seekers.
The syndicate lured young people from Togo, Benin Republic, and the Central African Republic to Nigeria with false promises of employment or travel opportunities. Upon arrival, the victims were confined in camps, their phones and SIM cards were seized, and they were coerced into paying high registration fees (roughly 650,000 CFA) for a "QNET" business scheme.
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