HT Bureau
GUWAHATI, Oct 26: Manipur, a state known for its rich cultural heritage, is
grappling with a pressing issue involving individuals who, under the guise of
entrepreneurship, have been engaging in self-serving actions. These individuals
have established various business operations in collaboration with firms, making
false promises to entice people, including the unemployed youth of Manipur and
those displaced due to ongoing violence in the region. They utilize platforms like
QNET to fabricate tales of substantial earnings, resulting in extensive scams that
have financially devastated numerous individuals.
QNet Ltd, formerly known as QuestNet and GoldQuest, has faced a multitude of
allegations and legal challenges related to its multi-level marketing (MLM)
practices on a global scale, including India. These allegations often revolve around
accusations of running a pyramid scheme or employing deceptive MLM practices.
One female victim shared a distressing story of how she was lured into the QNet
scheme. Promised significant earnings and a secure business opportunity, she
invested Rs 1.30 lakh. Instead, she underwent 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. 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 named Dianarose Thokchom, he was promised significant earnings and
introduced to what appeared to be a reputable online business opportunity. His
investment of Rs 1.90 lakh led to the realization that this was far from what was
promised.
The experiences of victims like her and him 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. Chat transcripts, payment proofs,
and photographs support the victims’ claims.
To address this issue, victims are now calling for the registration of FIRs against
the individuals and associates responsible for the QNet scam; a comprehensive
investigation to uncover the full extent of these fraudulent activities and bring
those responsible to justice; support and assistance for victims who have fallen
prey to the QNet scheme; awareness campaigns to educate the public about
MLM scams, their risks, and how to identify and avoid them; 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.
