QNet Faces Fresh Crackdown in Ghana with Nine Arrests
On July 1, 2025, Ghanaian authorities reported seven new arrests tied to QNet, a Malaysia-based pyramid scheme, following the rescue of 76 Ghanaian nationals trafficked to Nigeria, as reported by 3News on June 30. The victims, including nurses, teachers, and students, were lured with false job promises, held in overcrowded, unhygienic conditions, and coerced into fraudulent QNet marketing schemes. Their phones and documents were seized, and they were forced to solicit funds from family for fake fees.
Ongoing Rescue Efforts
The Ghana Police Service, collaborating with Interpol and Nigerian authorities, rescued 76 victims between May 19 and June 27, 2025, with 30 freed in Akwa Ibom and 15 in Oyo. An additional 48 victims were rescued in May, with two arrests made. All victims have been repatriated. The seven suspects, detained in Nigeria, are aiding investigations for prosecution, while Ghana works to reunite victims with families.
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QNet’s Persistent Fraud
QNet, led by Vijay Eswaran since 1998, was banned in Ghana in November 2022 after a 2022 court ruling labeled it a Ponzi scheme. Despite this, promoters continue trafficking victims with promises of wealth, only to push recruitment-driven scams. A September 2024 operation saw 487 QNet arrests in Kumasi. QNet’s failure to curb its promoters’ criminal acts across Africa, coupled with Malaysia’s inaction, fuels ongoing fraud.
Regulatory Warnings and Global Scrutiny
QNet, originally QuestNet, faces global fraud warnings and enforcement actions. Victims are often coerced into online scams, as seen in Nigeria where 46 Ghanaians were forced into QNet’s schemes after paying for fake European jobs. Ghana’s CID warns of prosecution under the Anti-Human Trafficking Act, urging caution against undocumented job offers.