QNET deepens fight against scam with CID, EOCO partnership

…opens Compliance Office in Accra

QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness focused direct selling company operating in many countries across the world, has officially opened its Compliance Office in Ghana.

The ceremony, which was graced by the leadership of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, took place earlier this week at the office premises on the Lagos Avenue in the East Legon area of Accra in Ghana.

The Compliance office in Ghana seeks to address the pertinent issue of scammers that are misusing its brand name to deceive unsuspecting Ghanaians.

The Director General of the Criminal Investigations Department, DCOP Lydia Donkor officially declared the office open when she said: “This office launch is very symbolic. QNET is taking steps to ensure their business name or legitimacy is not marred by reports of scams and illegal claims using their name. As law enforcement, we are also pleased that today’s opening is quite significant, because we will be able to partner with them or they partner with us to ensure that the right thing is done.

Having this office will help, so that we can weed out people who take advantage of their (QNET) name to do illegal things or scam people. It is time we reduce these scams that are happening within our country and outside. So, on this day, we are pleased to have their executives here. The office is operational, the business is open and people can identify with it when they need to,” she said.

Lawyer Naana Quartey, Global Compliance Officer for QNET highlighted the key objectives for setting up the office. “For far too long, our name has been misused by criminal syndicates seeking to deceive and exploit innocent people. Many of you in this room—our partners in law enforcement and regulatory agencies—know first-hand the damage these criminals can do. And that is precisely why this office exists. In simple terms, this office will not only respond to fraud. It will work to prevent it.”

The QNET Compliance Office has three clear commitments:

A Commitment to Accountability – This office will serve as the single point of contact for all regulatory and legal matters concerning QNET in Ghana. Here, QNET will engage proactively with all government bodies, from EOCO, the Police to the Ghana Immigration Service and beyond. QNET lawyers and compliance officers will listen, respond, and ensure that QNET operates with full transparency and accountability.

A Commitment to Enforcement – The office has a mandate to monitor the activities of QNET’s independent distributors across the country. QNET will ensure that they operate within the boundaries of the law, respecting both the spirit and the letter of ethical business conduct. Where breaches occur, QNET will act decisively—whether that means disciplinary action or handing them over to law enforcement for prosecution.

A Commitment to Protection – Above all, the office will serve to protect the public from fraudsters misusing QNET’s name. Protect QNET’s partners from misinformation. Protect victims of scams by supporting investigations and, where possible, pre-empting crime through intelligence sharing with the security agencies such as EOCO, Ghana Police and Ghana Immigration Service.

Ramya Chandrasekaran, Chief Communications Officer for the QI group, parent-company of QNET said: “Over the past few years, QNET has actively undertaken several public awareness initiatives in Ghana to help communities identify and avoid fraudulent schemes. These include media engagements, educational outreach, and stakeholder collaborations.

Most notably, in August 2024, QNET launched the nationwide ‘QNET Against Scams’ campaign, which utilized radio, television, social media, and billboards to alert the public to common scam tactics and empower them to recognize red flags.

These sustained efforts reflect QNET’s ongoing dedication to education and transparency. We don’t only want to regain our reputation and correct misconceptions about our brand, we want to be remembered as a company that cares about Ghanaians.”

Biram Fall, Regional General Manager for QNET in the sub-Saharan Africa region; and Col (rtd) Rashid Salifu, Managing Director of Bosumtwi Industries and QNET Training Centre in Ghana, were present at the event.

EOCO partnership

Earlier on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, QNET officially announced a strategic collaboration with EOCO in a press conference graced by the acting Executive Director of EOCO, Mr. Raymond Archer, who pledged his support for QNET’s intensified fight against scams and misrepresentation of its brand in Ghana.

QNET’s collaboration with EOCO will support the proactive investigation and disruption of criminal schemes involving brand impersonation and fraud; facilitate knowledge exchange and capacity building on detecting and preventing fraud and human trafficking; raise public awareness about how syndicates operate and the signs of a potential scam; and share information on suspicious activities in a structured and timely manner to improve enforcement action.

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