QNET has formally endorsed the Global Public-Private Partnership Framework Against Fraud, joining a growing international coalition. This framework aims to strengthen global efforts against transnational fraud. The endorsement follows QNET's participation in the inaugural UNODC-INTERPOL Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, where the framework was officially launched in March 2026.
The framework provides a practical roadmap for stronger cooperation between public and private sectors. It focuses on intelligence sharing, prevention, investigations, victim support, and innovation. QNET is publicly listed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as an endorsing organisation, reinforcing its commitment to collaborative efforts.
This announcement coincides with the international recognition of QNET's partnership with Ghana's Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). This collaboration is seen as an example of effective public-private cooperation in fighting organised fraud. At the Vienna Summit, the QNET-EOCO partnership was presented as a case study. It demonstrated how working together can combat recruitment fraud, human trafficking, and the criminal misuse of legitimate brands.
The recognition of this partnership was further reinforced this month. EOCO, in collaboration with INTERPOL, hosted the Regional Case Coordination Workshop on "Model Q" in Accra. This workshop gathered investigators and prosecutors from across West Africa. Its purpose was to strengthen regional coordination against criminal networks involved in recruitment fraud, human trafficking, and related financial crimes.
These developments highlight a growing international agreement that organised fraud requires sustained collaboration. Governments, law enforcement agencies, and responsible private-sector organisations must work together. Mattias Mildenborn, CEO of QNET, stated that criminal networks do not operate alone, and neither can the response. He added that QNET's experience with authorities like Ghana’s EOCO shows the value of trusted public-private collaboration in disrupting criminal networks and protecting vulnerable communities.
Raymond Archer, Executive Director of EOCO, also emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration. He noted that the Memorandum of Understanding with QNET demonstrates how such partnerships deliver meaningful results in tackling fraud and protecting citizens. He further stated that these partnerships are essential for addressing the evolving nature of organised financial crime.
The partnership between QNET and EOCO began in 2025. It was established through a Memorandum of Understanding focusing on intelligence sharing, investigative cooperation, public awareness, and victim support. Since then, both organisations have worked to combat criminal networks misusing the QNET brand. These networks engage in fraudulent job offers, fake overseas employment schemes, and human trafficking.
Beyond Ghana, QNET has expanded its collaboration with law enforcement agencies and regulators in multiple countries. This expansion aims to identify the criminal misuse of its brand, support enforcement actions against fraud networks, and strengthen consumer protection. As fraud continues to evolve across borders, QNET believes the principles in the Global Public-Private Partnership Framework Against Fraud offer an important blueprint. This blueprint can strengthen cooperation among governments, law enforcement, and responsible private-sector organisations.
Mildenborn reiterated that public-private partnerships are no longer optional in the fight against organised fraud; they are essential. He concluded that QNET's endorsement reflects its long-term commitment to sharing practical experience, supporting investigations, protecting consumers, and working with international partners to ensure legitimate businesses are not exploited by organised criminal networks.