Hyderabad Police Bust Massive QNet MLM Scam; 32 Arrested Across Three States

HYDERABAD, March 23, 2026 — In a major breakthrough against white-collar crime, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Hyderabad City Police has dismantled a multi-crore illegal money circulation network operated by Vihaan Direct Selling, a sub-franchise of the controversial QNet.

The high-stakes operation led to the arrest of 32 individuals during coordinated raids across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. This fraudulent network specifically targeted IT professionals and unemployed youth, using sophisticated deceptive tactics and promises of exorbitant financial returns to lure victims into their multi-level marketing (MLM) trap.

Law enforcement officials have issued a stern warning to the public, emphasizing that such “get-rich-quick” schemes are not only financially ruinous but also legally prohibited.

Authorities reiterated that promoting, joining, or facilitating these operations is a punishable offense under the Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act, 1978.

As the investigation continues to trace the vast money trail and identify further kingpins, the police urge citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious investment opportunities that appear too good to be true.