I have decided to seek co-operation from you in the execution of the deal described hereunder for the benefit of all parties involved and hope-you will keep it as a secret because of the nature of this transaction. Within the department of Minerals and Energy Recourses where I am employed as a director of project management and with the co-operation of two other top officials, we have in our possession as overdue payment bills totaling Thirty one million, five hundred thousand U.S Dollars (U.S $31,500,000.00) which we want to transfer abroad with the assistance and co-operation of a foreign company/individual to receive the said funds on our behalf or a reliable foreign non-company account to receive such funds.
We are handicapped in circumstances, as we are still in active government service and more so the South African Code of Conduct does not allow us to operate off-shore accounts hence your importance in this transaction. This amount (U.S$31.5m) represents the balance of the total contract value executed on behalf of my Department by a foreign contracting firm, which we, the officials over invoiced deliberately. Though the actual contract costs have been paid to the original contractor, leaving the balance in tune of the said amount which we have in principles got approval to remit by Telegraphic Transfer (T.T) to any foreign Bank account you will provide by filling in the application form through the Justice department here in South Africa for the transfer of rights and privileges of the former contractor to you. I have the authority of the parties involved to discuss modalities of sharing with you should you agree to assist us.
Your share of the entire sum (U.S$31.5 Million) will be 20% (U.S$6.3million,) 75% for us (U.S$23.625 Million) and 5% (U.S$1.575million) for taxation and miscellaneous expenses. The disbursement pattern still remains as agreed percentage if taxation in your country takes a toll of the total sum.
The business itself has a minimal risk factor on your part provided you treat it with utmost secrecy and confidentiality. Also, your area of specialization is not a hindrance to the successful execution of this transaction. I have reposed my confidence in you and hope that you will not disappoint me. I wait in anticipation for your fullest co-operation. Please respond through my secured e-mail address redacted@netscape.net for any questions concerning the clarity on this transaction. Kindly notify me by e-mail, your secured telephone and fax number for further details upon your acceptance of this proposal, this will enable me to call and fax all details for your understanding before we commerce. Thank you in anticipation for your co-operation.
Best regards,