A direct selling firm, QNET, yesterday pledged to support law
enforcement agencies in the country to tackle criminal activities.
The company, in a statement yesterday, said it has become
aware of certain individuals who claim to be its Independent Representatives
(IRs) and have been apprehended by regulatory authorities in Nigeria.
These individuals, immigrants from Cameroon and Cote d'Ivoire
and lacking valid travel documents, were arrested by the Nigerian Police Force,
Ogun State Command, and subsequently handed over to the state's Nigeria
Immigration Service (NIS). Additionally, the NIS, Benue Command deported 18
Cameroonian irregular immigrants residing in Makurdi, Benue State, on another
occasion.
“We are deeply troubled by the recent developments involving
allegations of fraudulent activities and illegal migration. We want to clarify
that our company has no involvement in these reported incidents and firmly
disassociates itself from any illegal practices.
“We pledge to work with the authorities to bring the
perpetrators to book. We are also investigating these matters internally and
will take disciplinary action against any IR implicated in them.
“QNET is a reputable global lifestyle and wellness-focused
direct-selling company that operates with integrity and adheres to the highest
ethical standards. We are committed to empowering individuals through
entrepreneurship and providing genuine opportunities for financial growth. The company actively works with the legal
authorities in addressing brand misrepresentation in African countries by
identifying these individuals and providing the necessary documents to the
authorities. QNET holds its employees and IRs to the highest ethical standards
and implements strict policies and procedures to protect distributors and
customers from unlawful and fraudulent behaviour.
“We prioritize the well-being of our customers and
stakeholders above everything else. We have established robust processes and
systems to ensure transparency, compliance, and protection of our stakeholders.
Our Direct Selling Disinformation Centre (DSDC) and previous media campaigns,
such as the Public Announcement Campaign and Mama Campaign in Ghana, are
evidence of our commitment to this cause. Currently, we are running the Say NO!
Awareness Campaign in Nigeria, Senegal, and Burkina Faso to educate communities
about the dangers of fake job offers used by fraudsters to lure people into
human trafficking. Additionally, we have an ongoing Social Awareness Campaign
which seeks to equip Nigerians with valuable information and resources to
protect them from potential scams. These activities underscore QNET's steadfast
dedication to ethical business conduct, demonstrating the company's fundamental
principles of transparency, integrity, and empowering consumers.
“We encourage anyone who may have been affected by these
alleged incidents to come forward and report them to the appropriate
authorities and also to QNET,” the statement noted.
The company said it remained committed to upholding the trust
placed in it by our customers, partners, and the communities it serves. “We
will continue to operate with honesty, integrity, and a genuine desire to
improve lives through our products, services, and business opportunities,” it
said.
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