QNET responds to the case of 40 Ghanaians serving jail term in Nigeria

Reference is made to an article about QNET published on 25 September 2023 on your website, GhanaWeb with the following https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/QNet fraud-Over-40-Ghanaians-jailed-in-Nigeria-1850480.

The article falsely suggests that QNET is linked to the case of illegal immigration and fraud. These are completely baseless allegations, and we strongly denounce such insinuations. Allow us to address the allegations and inform you of our stringent compliance processes.

1. Allegation of Promoting Fraudulent Activities:

As a 25-year-old lifestyle and wellness-focused global direct-selling company, QNET takes pride in offering a diverse array of products in areas of health, wellness, lifestyle, and education, utilizing the power of e-commerce.

Since 1998, thousands of individuals around the world have benefited from our products and services, and many have chosen to sign up as independent Representatives (IRs), which gives them the opportunity to build their own sales business by promoting QNET products. IRs earn a commission on the product sales they generate through referrals. QNET does not pay anyone for membership recruitment or promise guaranteed earnings.

In fact, QNET invests heavily in product development working with prominent international manufacturers, training and education, and public awareness campaigns to ensure that incidents of misinformation and misrepresentation are addressed.

QNET’s product range can be viewed on our website at:

https://www.qnet.net/products/
The following are examples of prominent product brands QNET sells to customers and independent distributors in nearly 100 countries:


1. HomePure Nova: our Korean-made water filtration system turns tap water into clean and safe drinking water enriched with minerals through nine stages of filtration. Certified by the Water Quality Association, the leading voice in water quality research, and by NSF International.

2. HomePure Zayn: our 5-stage air purification system rids the indoor environment of up to 99.8% of airborne particulates. Developed in Switzerland, manufactured in South Korea, and tested and certified by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation (ECARF).

3. Amezcua: our innovative, science-backed range of wellness products that take inspiration from nature’s intricate design quality to promote whole-body health for all the family.

4. Physio Radiance: Developed in Switzerland, our skincare line uses an innovative formula that incorporates a powerful pre & probiotics blend and enhances it with advanced skincare technology to help skin age gracefully.

5. Bernhard H. Mayer®: Our exclusive luxury brand offering high-quality Swiss Watches and premium jewelry. Bernhard H. Mayer® is part of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH) to ensure all timepieces are made according to the Gold Standard of the watchmaking industry.

Each watch features the "Swiss-Made" label and is made according to FH requirements and standards, assuring the wearer that each watch is assembled carefully by a master craftsman in the Mayer workshop.

6. EDG3 Plus: our innovative health supplement containing turmeric, Vitamin D3, and a patented glutathione amino acid blend that supports the body's natural defense mechanisms.

Please note that we also launched the Direct Selling Disinformation Centre last year due to increased cases of misinformation about the company and its business model and the direct selling industry in general in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

You may refer to it here: https://www.directsellingdisinformation.org/
Like many other businesses in the industry, QNET has faced criticisms and allegations, which we have refuted and responded to with facts. QNET has undertaken meaningful stakeholder engagements with both the media and government agencies to ensure a correct portrayal of the company in the mainstream media. Here are a few examples from Ghana and Nigeria:

MyJoyOnline - https://myjoyonline.com/qnets-business-model-amazing-truths-discovered through-an-african-journalists-trip-to-malaysia/

The BFT Online - https://thebftonline.com/2023/06/19/qnet-supports-government-agencies to-arrest-five-fraudsters-in-ghana/

The Sun News - https://sunnewsonline.com/qnet-engages-key-stakeholders-in-nigeria/
Additional information
1. QNET Compliance - https://www.qnet.net/compliance/

2. Earnings and Income Disclaimer- https://www.qnet.net/earnings-and-income/

3. Allegations related to incidents of Illegal Immigration and fraud

Please note that QNET does not condone any form of unethical or illegal practices including cross-border movements. We work with law enforcement and other relevant government bodies wherever possible to aid their investigation into cases where certain individuals have misused the name of QNET for their criminal activities.

The Company has also embarked on strict enforcement of policies and business ethics directed at our independent distributors, including training in professional network marketing, our products, and business opportunities.

Reported misconduct carries strict penalties including suspension, termination, or, legal action. These are handled through our Network Integrity Department, reachable at network.integrity@qnet.net

QNET has facilitated the filing of many police reports against IRs, across countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Benin, and Senegal to name a few, to remedy acts of misrepresentation and violations of applicable laws that have negatively affected the Company’s reputation.

Please refer to the recent news items to support this:

1. The Graphic (Ghana)

https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/qnet-supports-dissolution-of fraudulent-impersonator.html

2. Peace FM (Ghana)

https://www.peacefmonline.com/pages/local/crime/202306/489286.php

3. Senegal Net (Senegal)

https://senenet.net/2023/06/19/pour-lutter-contre-le-sabotage-de-son-image-qnet soutient-lautorite-judiciaire-pour-arreter-un-fraudeur-au-senegal/

4. Le Potential (Benin)

https://lepotentiel.bj/2023/06/19/qnet-condamne-les-pratiques-de-marketing contraires-a-lethique-et-soutient-lautorite-judiciaire-pour-arreter-un-fraudeur-a cotonou/

5. The Sun News (Nigeria)

https://sunnewsonline.com/qnet-vows-to-take-strong-action-against-fraudsters/
Proactively, the company has consistently implemented policies and training programs to support and guide its independent distributors, emphasizing the importance of responsible entrepreneurship and compliance with local laws and regulations. Examples of the above can be found here:

6. QNET’s Electronic Know Your Customer Program: https://www.qnet.net/smarthub/qnet-mobile-app-ekyc/

7. QNET’s Compliance Page: https://www.qnet.net/compliance/

8. QNETPro Online Certification: https://www.qbuzz.qnet.net/2019/07/22/qnetpro online-certification-programme-on-qnet-mobile-app/

9. QNET’s Code of Ethics: https://www.qnet.net/code-of-ethics/
I trust that all the above information provided with supporting evidence helps you understand who we are and the various measures we have undertaken to address the misinformation about QNET. We request that you publish this response.