QNET Warns Sierra Leone Public Over Alleged Kono Fraud Scheme

QNET has condemned the alleged misuse of its name in a suspected fraud operation in Kono District and warned the public that offers involving overseas employment, visas, travel or guaranteed income are not part of its business.

In a clarification dated September 23, 2026, the company responded to reports involving suspected QNET operatives and foreign nationals who were reportedly under police protection. The circumstances described in the reports have not been independently established in the available information.

Company rejects employment and travel offers

QNET Regional General Manager for the Central and West Africa Region, Cherif Sarr, said the company was concerned by reports that individuals had allegedly been attracted by promises of opportunities abroad and later required police protection.

“We are concerned by reports of individuals allegedly being lured through promises of overseas opportunities and subsequently requiring police protection. QNET has consistently maintained that employment, visa and travel offers are not part of our business model,” Sarr said.

QNET said its legitimate operations are based on a product-focused direct selling model. Under that model, Independent Distributors promote and sell the company’s products in accordance with its policies and Code of Ethics.

The company said people presenting QNET as a provider of overseas jobs, job placements, visa processing, travel arrangements or guaranteed financial opportunities are acting outside its policies and without authorization.

Police cooperation and compliance measures

QNET welcomed the intervention of the Sierra Leone Police and said it was ready to cooperate with relevant authorities to establish the facts, protect affected individuals and address any misuse or misrepresentation of its name.

The company encouraged the police and other relevant authorities to continue investigating the reported activities in Kono District. It also said that established violations involving individuals within its network could lead to disciplinary action, including suspension or termination.

QNET said it maintains a compliance framework intended to prevent fraudulent recruitment, misleading representations and other unlawful activities carried out through the misuse of its identity or business model. It uses the term “Model Q” for criminal methods involving alleged impersonation or misuse of the QNET name and business model, including fraudulent employment schemes, illegal migration and human trafficking.

The company cited cooperation with Ghana’s Economic and Organized Crime Office on cases involving brand impersonation, fake job offers, illegal migration and human trafficking as an example of its anti-fraud efforts.

Public awareness campaign

QNET also highlighted its “QNET Against Scams” public education campaign in Sierra Leone. According to the company, the campaign has used television, radio, newspapers, online news platforms, social media and billboards in Freetown and other major cities. Messages have also been broadcast through the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation and supported through digital advertising.

Similar awareness campaigns have been undertaken in Ghana and Senegal, the company said. QNET added that it was willing to develop longer-term cooperation with Sierra Leonean authorities and other stakeholders on public education, information sharing and fraud prevention.

The company advised members of the public to independently verify any employment, travel, visa or financial opportunity presented in its name before making payments or sharing personal information.

Suspected misuse of QNET’s name can be reported through the company’s official channels, including its website, network.integrity@qnet.net and its WhatsApp Compliance Hotline at +233 256 630 005.