NeoLife Pledges Investigation, Legal Action Against Distributors Over Unethical Behaviour
Global wellness company NeoLife International has launched a comprehensive probe into reports of unethical practices by some of its independent distributors in Nigeria and vowed to pursue prosecution against anyone found guilty of misconduct.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the company’s Vice President of Legal, Douglas Graham, said NeoLife’s business is built on integrity and that it would not tolerate actions that exploit or mislead marketers, particularly vulnerable youths and students.
The investigation follows allegations in a national newspaper that certain distributors were recruiting marketers with false promises of profit, prompting NeoLife to suspend several distributors immediately pending the outcome of inquiries.
Graham emphasised that the company is determined to get to the bottom of the claims, stating that the probe is not merely a response to media coverage but a sincere effort to uncover any manipulation or unethical conduct within its Nigerian network.
“We will not allow anyone operating under our name to exploit or manipulate marketers and vulnerable youths under the guise of profit‑maximisation strategies,” he said, adding that the company will hand over evidence to law enforcement if criminal activity is confirmed.
NeoLife also expressed concern that some individuals allegedly drawn into the business lost money and school fees while pursuing what they were led to believe would be a legitimate income source.
The company, which has operated for more than 67 years and serves markets in over 50 countries, reiterated its zero‑tolerance position on ethical violations and said it aims to protect both its brand reputation and the interests of genuine marketers.