QNet / MLM Ponzi Network Hyderabad

The Hyderabad Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested several independent representatives linked to QNET and Vihaan Direct Selling (India) Private Limited in connection with alleged multi-level marketing, pyramid, and money-circulation frauds. Authorities acted following complaints from individuals who alleged they were lured into investment schemes under the guise of international e-commerce and luxury ventures. The accused allegedly used fabricated success stories, peer pressure, social media outreach, and misleading presentations to induce victims into investing funds and taking out personal loans.

According to investigators, victims were pressured to pay booking amounts through UPI and invest substantial sums, with some accounts and email IDs created without their knowledge. In one case, two families were allegedly induced to invest around ₹28 lakh, while another complainant reported an investment of ₹7.50 lakh. When participants sought cancellations or refunds, the money was allegedly withheld. Police tracked down and arrested suspects during operations spanning Pune and a resort in Candolim, North Goa, where representatives had gathered for an anniversary event.

Authorities have seized luxury vehicles, mobile phones containing chat and financial records, and digital evidence during the probes. The director of Vihaan Direct Selling India Private Limited was previously arrested by the police. Officials have issued public advisories warning citizens against participating in illegal money-circulation schemes that target students, homemakers, unemployed youth, and IT employees, noting that participants face criminal prosecution under multiple legislative acts.

Not yet reported: The articles do not mention the total aggregate financial fraud amount across all victims nationwide or the final outcomes in court.