QNET denies fraud allegations, disassociates from 44 arrested Cameroonians

QNET, a global direct-selling company, has denied allegations of fraud in Ghana. The company insists it is not a Ponzi scheme. It also claims no ties to 44 Cameroonians arrested for internet fraud and human trafficking.

The arrests occurred on April 7, 2025, in Kenyasi Abrem, Ashanti Region. According to the Ashanti Regional Police, the suspects collected 4,500,000 CFA Francs from victims. They promised these victims jobs in Ghana but lured them with false promises.

The police noted that the suspects used an internet scam method linked to QNET. This connection led to public backlash against the company.

At a press conference on April 14, Biram Fall, QNET’s Regional General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, refuted these claims. He stated that QNET had no involvement with the arrested individuals. “These individuals acted on their own,” he said. He emphasized that QNET does not promise overseas employment or visas.

Mr. Fall clarified that QNET is not a travel agency or a Ponzi scheme. “We do not scam people,” he added. He urged Ghanaians to be cautious of fake job offers using QNET’s name.

Naana Quartey, QNET’s Global Compliance Officer, spoke at the same event. She dismissed calls to ban the company from Ghana as unhelpful. “These fraudsters are only using our brand,” she said.

Quartey suggested that proper legislation on direct selling would protect Ghanaians better. She noted that regulation could benefit the government through taxes as the industry grows.

QNET operates in multiple countries and offers health, wellness, lifestyle, and education products. The company continues to emphasize its legitimacy and distance itself from those misusing its name for illegal activities.