By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Betty Wata, leader of QNET scam group Based in Badagry |
Badagry, Lagos – Fraud syndicate ringleader Betty Wata, linked to a network operating under the guise of multi-level marketing company Qnet, is reportedly boasting of her freedom after fulfilling stringent bail conditions.
Wata, arrested on December 14, 2025, in her Atinporome, in Badagry hideout, was charged to court the following day for allegedly defrauding victims by falsely promising lucrative jobs and travel to Poland. The case was adjourned to January 27, 2026, her release has sent shockwaves through the community and sparked outrage from those she is accused of swindling.
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The case centers on a Ghanaian victim, Sandra Ofori, who detailed how Wata posed as a Poland-based agent. "She convinced my mother to send me abroad for work," Ofori stated. After an initial registration fee of 2,000 Ghana Cedis, the demands escalated to a staggering 30,000 Ghana Cedis (approx. 4.8 million Naira).
"Since my mother did not have the money, we used our house and land as collateral to borrow the money," Sandra revealed, highlighting the devastating financial impact. Wata allegedly admitted to defrauding Ofori and luring victims to Badagry under false pretences.
Despite being charged, the court granted Wata bail set at 1 million Naira with a surety owning property in Badagry. Upon meeting these conditions on Friday, December 25, 2025, Wata reportedly contacted the mother of her victim in a brazen act of intimidation.
Sources indicate she flaunted her release and defiantly stated she would not refund the total 32,000 Ghana Cedis collected from the family. This post-bail conduct has raised serious concerns about witness intimidation and the challenges of prosecuting alleged financial crimes in the region.
The activities of this Badagry-based group are often associated with the name Qnet, a Hong Kong-based multi-level marketing (MLM) company owned by the QI Group.
Officially, Qnet Ltd. has repeatedly distanced itself from such schemes, stating it is not an investment platform and does not offer job placements or guaranteed travel. The company warns the public against unauthorized individuals promoting "get-rich-quick" plans.
This high-profile arrest in Lagos underscores the ongoing struggle authorities face in curbing networks that allegedly exploit reputable business models to perpetrate fraud, leaving victims like Sandra Ofori facing immense financial and emotional distress as they await justice.