QNet Human Trafficking: 17 Victims Rescued in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities have rescued 17 victims of human trafficking connected to the QNet pyramid scheme. The rescue took place in a camp located in the Torikoh area of Badagry, Lagos State.
The operation was uncovered by the Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
How the QNet Trafficking Scheme Worked
Scammers lured people with promises of jobs and business opportunities. Victims were trafficked from Togo into Nigeria. Once there, they were locked up and forced to recruit new members for QNet.
New recruits were required to pay a 650,000 CFA registration fee before they could start. Those who could not pay faced extortion, threats, and abuse.
Victim’s Brave Escape Leads to Bust
One victim managed to alert the police. He reported being forced to register for the scheme, having his phone and power bank sold, and his SIM cards destroyed. Operators gave him only N10,000 for food while demanding money.
Four suspects have been arrested. They reportedly tried to bribe NSCDC officers, but the bribes were seized as evidence.
Items Recovered During Raid
- HP laptop
- QNet letterheaded papers
- Files and documents
- Mobile phones
- Leather bags
- Pharmaceutical items (allegedly used on victims)
QNet’s Long History in Africa
This is not the first case. QNet-related human trafficking has been widely reported in Ghana and other African countries. In early 2025, Nigerian authorities arrested 28 QNet promoters.
QNet typically blames “rogue promoters,” but critics say the company fails to stop the fraudulent recruitment that fuels these crimes.
About QNet
QNet is a Malaysia-based MLM pyramid scheme founded by Vijay Eswaran. It has faced scam allegations since 1998. Despite this, Malaysian authorities have taken no strong action against the company.
