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Ekiti man, other Nigerians unlawfully languishing in Benin Republic prison over alleged Qnet scam (Video)

Rtn. Victor Ojelabi by Rtn. Victor Ojelabi
July 27, 2024
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Fadogba Olu James, a Nigerian man, has been enduring a harrowing ordeal in the Benin Republic, where he has been detained for over a year due to an alleged scam involving Qnet, a multi-level marketing company.

The incident has not only led to his prolonged detention but also caused immense distress for his family back in Nigeria.

Fadogba, known for his hard work and dedication to his family, had been managing his affairs in Nigeria when he received an offer to pursue a job opportunity in Cotonou, Benin Republic.

Selling his properties, he moved to Benin, believing he was embarking on a legitimate three-month training programme that would lead to employment.

However, shortly after his arrival, Fadogba and his friend Joseph, who had introduced him to the opportunity, were arrested by the Beninese authorities after he demanded for a refund.

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According to Fadogba’s nephew, who shared the story on social media, the arrest came as a shock, with no clear explanation or evidence provided against him.

Despite being held for over a year, there has been no substantial progress in his case, with court hearings repeatedly postponed.

The emotional toll on Fadogba’s family has been severe, particularly following the tragic death of his wife, who passed away on 31st October 2023, while he was still in detention.

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Adding to the family’s distress, Joseph, who had invited Fadogba to Benin, was released last year and returned to Nigeria, claiming ignorance of the situation’s outcome and offering no assistance.

Meanwhile, Fadogba remains in detention, unable to return home to mourn his wife or support his daughter, who has been left to fend for herself in Nigeria.

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The apparent lack of evidence or formal charges against Fadogba raises questions about the legality of his detention and the broader issue of wrongful imprisonment of Nigerians overseas.

The Nigerian community and human rights organisations are urged to advocate for Fadogba’s release and ensure that justice is served.

@freelanews Ekiti man, other Nigerians languishing in Benin Republic prison over alleged Qnet scam Fadogba Olu James, a Nigerian man, has been enduring a harrowing ordeal in the Benin Republic, where he has been detained for over a year due to an alleged scam involving Qnet, a multi-level marketing company. The incident has not only led to his prolonged detention but also caused immense distress for his family back in Nigeria. Fadogba, known for his hard work and dedication to his family, had been managing his affairs in Nigeria when he received an offer to pursue a job opportunity in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Selling his properties, he moved to Benin, believing he was embarking on a legitimate three-month training programme that would lead to employment. Read more on Freelanews dot com #news #foryou #fypシ #trending #fyp #fyp #goviral ♬ original sound – Freelanews

What is Qnet and how do they lure their victims?

After more than one year of sensitization, some youths engaged in job scams in Mali and Guinea have seen their businesses dwindle with no new victims.

They have now moved to the Benin Republic with a new way to scam their potential victims.

They will contact you and tell you they work in a big company called UMS and that it’s just a newly created base so there are job opportunities there and ask you to apply too.

Just within some days, the agent they claim is a human resource manager will call you and inform you that you have selected.

They ask you to send or bring along 550 000 FCFA which 300 000frs is for your insurance and then 250000frs will be used to process your documents since you are a foreigner.

When you give the money, they register you on Qnet which is a multi-level marketing (online business) and then ask you to use the same strategy to bring your own two people.

They will brainwash you that you will be receiving some hundreds of dollars weekly if you register people under you, this is fake!

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Rtn. Victor Ojelabi

Ojelabi, the publisher of Freelanews, is an award winning and professionally trained mass communicator, who writes ruthlessly about pop culture, religion, politics and entertainment.

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