By Alieu Jallow
QNET says it is determined to correct what it describes as years of misunderstanding and misrepresentation surrounding its work, arguing that its name and products have been repeatedly dragged into scams and illegal activities despite having no connection to such operations.
Speaking to journalists, Cherif Abdoulaye, Regional General Manager for QNET in sub Saharan Africa, acknowledged that the company is aware of cases in which its identity has been used in activities such as human trafficking.
“As you already know, we are combating the misuse of the QNET name by some unscrupulous individuals who misrepresent our brand for selfish and fraudulent reasons, we are deeply troubled by reports of individuals falsely claiming association with QNET when they are arrested. In most cases, these individuals are neither connected to QNET nor authorized to represent our brand. Some deliberately misuse our name to mislead others and cause harm to innocent victims,” he said.
Abdoulaye stressed that QNET does not operate as an employment agency and does not offer guaranteed income, travel opportunities, or visa assistance. He added that the company has no involvement in Ponzi schemes, illegal recruitment, or unauthorized gatherings.
“If anyone comes to you with these promises using the QNET name, that person is fraudulent. Report them to QNET or the nearest police station,” he said.
QNET says it is tightening compliance operations across the region. In Ghana, the company signed a formal partnership with the Economic and Organised Crime Office to identify and dismantle fraudulent groups using its identity, a collaboration that has led to hundreds of arrests and several cases reaching the courts.
According to Abdoulaye, similar partnerships are being pursued with police and immigration services in other West African countries.
To counter misinformation and protect the public, QNET has rolled out its QNET Against Scams campaign in Senegal, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria, using television, radio, newspapers, billboards, and online platforms to warn people about fake job offers and recruitment scams.
The company says its business model is rooted in transparency and ethical standards and that it strictly prohibits exploitation, deception, and any form of human trafficking.
QNET is urging the public to remain alert and to verify any claims involving the company, encouraging anyone who encounters suspicious recruitment, misleading promises, or unauthorised use of the QNET name to report it immediately.
“We will continue to expose those who misuse our name, but we also need the public to stay watchful,” Abdoulaye said.
By Alieu Jallow QNET says it is determined to correct what it describes as years of misunderstanding and misrepresentation surrounding its work, arguing that its name and products have been repeatedly dragged into scams and illegal activities despite having no connection to such operations. Speaking to journalists, Cherif Abdoulaye, Regional General Manager for QNET in The Fatu Network
