Manipur is currently facing a pressing issue involving individuals who, under the guise of entrepreneurship and business ownership, have engaged in self-serving actions by establishing various business operations in connivance with firms, providing false assurances and promises to lure people, including the unemployed youths of Manipur and those staying in relief camps due to the current Manipur violence.

These allegations were made here in Imphal by the Secretary, of Manipur Qnet Fraud Victims’ Welfare Association.

The association members informed that these individuals exploit platforms like QNET to spin stories of massive earnings, resulting in extensive scams that have financially devastated countless individuals.

QNet Ltd, formerly known as QuestNet and GoldQuest, has faced numerous allegations and legal challenges related to its multi-level marketing (MLM) practices on a global scale, including in India. These allegations often revolve around accusations of running a pyramid scheme or utilizing deceptive MLM practices.

One female victim shared a distressing story of how she was enticed into the QNet scheme. Promised substantial earnings and a secure business opportunity, she invested Rs. 1.30 lakhs. Instead, she encountered a series of training sessions that left her feeling deceived. She was even encouraged to recruit others into the scheme, contributing to the apparent pyramid-like structure.

Despite her efforts to recover her investment, her pleas were denied. Shockingly, she discovered that many others had fallen victim to this fraudulent operation. She also provided a  list of key associates involved in this operation is provided in her complaint.

Another male victim reported a similar experience. Introduced to QNet by an individual he was promised substantial earnings and introduced to what appeared to be a reputable online business opportunity. His investment of Rs. 1.90 lakhs led to the realization that this was far from what was promised.

The experiences of these victims shed light on the gravity of the situation. QNet’s associates are suspected of fraudulent activities that exploit the hopes and dreams of unsuspecting individuals, the association members alleged giving the chat transcripts, payment proofs, and photographs that support the victims’ claims.

To address this fraudulent menace, the victims are now demanding the registration of FIRs against the individuals and associates responsible for the QNet scam. They also want a comprehensive investigation to uncover the full extent of these fraudulent activities and bring those responsible to justice.

The association is demanding support and assistance for victims who have fallen prey to the QNet scheme and wants awareness campaigns to educate the public about MLM scams, their risks, and how to identify and avoid them.

The association is also exploring measures to prevent associates of QNet from continuing to defraud innocent individuals in Manipur.

The victims, as well as the wider public, eagerly await swift action to protect their rights and prevent further exploitation by these alleged scammers. It is a matter of urgency that the authorities address this pressing issue, they stated.Further, they said that ‘it is imperative that we, as responsible citizens, seek accurate information through reliable news and media sources and appeal to the government for intervention and justice’.

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