International direct-selling company QNET has issued a forceful condemnation and complete dissociation from an alleged cross-border scam and human trafficking ring uncovered in The Gambia that reportedly victimized 26 Senegalese nationals and three others.
In a statement released Thursday and shared with The Alkamba Times, QNET described the incident as another painful example of criminals deliberately misusing the company’s name and products to lure victims with fake job offers and promises of migration opportunities.
“We do not tolerate illegal migration, fake job scams, human trafficking, or any activity that violates the laws of The Gambia,” the company declared, emphasizing that such actions are fundamentally opposed to its legitimate lifestyle and wellness business model.
Biram Fall, QNET’s Deputy Chairman for Sub-Saharan Africa, expressed deep concern for those affected: “QNET is being deliberately misrepresented by unscrupulous individuals whose actions harm innocent people and communities. Many victims are unaware of these tactics and have limited knowledge of how the real QNET operates.”
Fall revealed that fraudsters continue to exploit the company’s brand across parts of West Africa despite the company’s ongoing efforts to combat the abuse.
In response to the growing problem, QNET announced it will host a Product Workshop for Gambian journalists this week, followed by a public Expo to demonstrate authentic products and explain the company’s transparent direct-selling model.
“The media is a critical partner in helping share accurate information and counter grave misuse of our name,” Fall stressed.
The company is simultaneously intensifying its regional compliance operations and collaborating with law enforcement agencies across West Africa to dismantle trafficking networks that falsely operate under the QNET banner.
QNET’s long-running “QNET Against Scams” campaign – already active in Senegal, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria – continues to educate the public about fraudulent recruitment schemes.
The company reiterated that deception, exploitation, and human trafficking have no place in its ethical business practices.
