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and Energy Resources, Republic South Africa. My colleagues are in search of
(US$4M) and subsequently invest same in lucrative ventures in your country.
partnership, please reply me to negotiate the fees or the percentage you
surety to secure approvals with the Department of Finance and Contract
transaction, with regards to our disposition, to continue with you, is
transaction with confidentiality. Finally, that you will provide an account
will direct you to someone who will assist you to setup an online account at
to me through my private email address; richardkhumalo2004@yahoo.com , for
transaction. Also provide me with your full names, telephone and fax number
Sincerely Yours
Richard Khumalo
Tel +27-732749302
_________________________________________________________________
Dear Sir / Madam
I am a member of the "Contract Award Committee", Federal Ministry of Mining
and Energy Resources, Republic South Africa. My colleagues are in search of
an individual who will assist us to transfer of Four Million US Dollars
(US$4M) and subsequently invest same in lucrative ventures in your country.
You will receive this fund as an applied contractor. For your support and
partnership, please reply me to negotiate the fees or the percentage you
will be paid when the funds arrive in your account overseas. We have the
surety to secure approvals with the Department of Finance and Contract
Review and Payment Committee (CR&PC). You must however note that this
transaction, with regards to our disposition, to continue with you, is
subject to these terms.
Firstly, our conviction of your transparency. Secondly, that you treat this
transaction with confidentiality. Finally, that you will provide an account
for which you have absolute control. Should you not have a bank account, we
will direct you to someone who will assist you to setup an online account at
the appropriate time.
I am looking forward to doing business with you, Please email your response
to me through my private email address; richardkhumalo2004@yahoo.com , for
update on further details, and our plans as to how we can further this
transaction. Also provide me with your full names, telephone and fax number
so I can reach you for more details and further deliberation.
Sincerely Yours
Richard Khumalo
Tel +27-732749302
_________________________________________________________________
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