Police Intensify Investigation Into Alleged QNET Fraud Operation in Kono

Police in eastern Sierra Leone are investigating an alleged fraud scheme linked to the network marketing group QNET. Authorities have taken 27 foreign nationals into protection after discovering them in Kono and Massingbi. Most of the victims come from Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso.

Authorities and local chiefs are looking after the group while arranging their safe trip back home. Two suspected leaders have been arrested and are currently being questioned by officers.

Police are asking local residents for information to help with the case. They promise to keep the victims safe until they can return to their home countries.