Waiting for approval from the Reserve Bank of South Africa

Dear Danny Smith , We wish to inform you that upon verification and confirmation in our database, we have immediately requested for approval of fund release /transfer from the RESERVE BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA which is in accordance to the law. However this approval usually takes about 24-48 hours to be completed. Once the approval has been issued and obtained from the Reserve Bank Of South Africa we shall request the necessary information from you to enable a smooth and successful release of your funds. Thanks for your anticipated co-operation. Regards Michael Zuma Accounts department. NURFS Inc Payment Office South Africa This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received the e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.

Dear Mr. Danny Smith, We sincerely apologize for the late response regarding the approval of your funds from Reserve Bank Of South Africa, our system crashed and our technicians were working tirelessly to use to back up support to restore all personal and company files. However you are required to submit the banking details where you may wish to receive this funds. Also you are required to submit Premium insurance cover on this funds otherwise the funds will not be released. If you do not have the insurance premium our department can assist otherwise you either travel down to south Africa to obtain one or we can assist you with the information of an accredited attorney who will stand on your behalf to obtain one You are therefore advised to communicate as soon as you receive this mail for directives. Regards, Michael Zuma. This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received the e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.

Dear Danny, Thanks for your email. You are advised to please submit your full banking details including sort code, routing or swift code where you may wish this fund to be transferred. Also you should try to inform us if you are preparing to travel down here or choosing the services of an attorney for assistance to procure the premium insurance document to back up your funds. Be kindly informed that this funds must be insured before the reserve bank will release the funds to your nominated bank account. the insurer must be South African insurer and mostly affiliated with the reserve bank bank specifically. In respect to form or document will be required by the insurer to confer the title on you when providing you with the insurance certificate. More importantly you shall be liable for the fees for the procurement of the insurance certificate. Thanks and waiting for your response. > > Best, > Danny Smith > Sent from my iPad > > Best regards, > Danny Smith > +17163259415 This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received the e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.

Dear Danny Smith, Having received your email, we have consulted to the services of an accredited attorney who will assist you with the procurement of the premium insurance. It will cost you the total sum of USD1330.00 which will comprise of the consultation fee and the stamp duty fee for the premium insurance. This is the account details where you are expected to deposit and forward the slip so we can proceed with procurement. Bank name: African Bank South Africa Account number: 20028146123 Beneficiary: Anthony Osondu Asomugha Branch code: 430000 Waiting for your urgent response. Dear Bernard, Having received your email, we have consulted to the services of an accredited attorney who will assist you with the procurement of the premium insurance. It will cost you the total sum of USD1330.00 which will comprise of the consultation fee and the stamp duty fee for the premium insurance. This is the account details where you are expected to deposit and forward the slip so we can proceed with procurement. Bank name: African Bank South Africa Account number: 20028146123 Beneficiary: Anthony Osondu Asomugha Branch code: 430000 Waiting for your urgent response. Regards M. Zuma > On 06/26/2026 8:11 AM PDT [redacted] wrote: > > > Dear Michael, > > Thanks so much for the detailed instructions — I really appreciate the clarity and the effort your team has put in. I’ve been thinking about the insurance requirement, and I’m actually quite excited about the opportunity to work with a South African insurer affiliated with the Reserve Bank. It makes sense from a legal standpoint, especially since I’ve handled a few oil and gas disputes where asset protection and secure transfers were critical. > > I’ve been trying to find a local attorney who’s experienced in financial insurance matters, and I was just thinking — do you have any recommendations for a reputable one in Johannesburg or Cape Town? I’d love to set up a call or even meet virtually if needed. > > Also, I’m currently using a bank in Houston that’s well-established, and I’d like to confirm if they’re on the Reserve Bank’s approved list for international transfers. I’ve been reviewing the SWIFT codes and routing numbers, and I’ll make sure to submit the full details by tomorrow morning. > > One small personal note — I’ve been working late again this week on a pipeline settlement case, and I’ve been meaning to call a friend in Austin to check in. Feels good to finally get something real moving. > > Looking forward to your thoughts. > > Warmly, > Danny > +17163259415 > Sent from my iPhone > > Best regards, > Danny Smith > +17163259415 This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received the e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.

Dear Danny Smith, Having received your email, we have consulted to the services of an accredited attorney who will assist you with the procurement of the premium insurance. It will cost you the total sum of USD1330.00 which will comprise of the consultation fee and the stamp duty fee for the premium insurance. This is the account details where you are expected to deposit and forward the slip so we can proceed with procurement. Bank name: African Bank South Africa Account number: 20028146123 Beneficiary: Anthony Osondu Asomugha Branch code: 430000 Waiting for your urgent response. Regards Michael Zuma This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received the e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.

Dear Danny, Having received your mail, i wish to inform you that it is 100% guaranteed and confirmed the attorney will procure the premium insurance certificate in your name. However if you consider it then you need to make the payment to the attorney and send the transfer or deposit slip to us for our perusal. Once the payment has been confirmed and the certificate issued the reserve bank will automatically release the transfer of your funds to your nominated bank account. This insurance premium is to ensure the indivisible character on your money and that it cannot be tampered by any government organization until it gets to its final destination. I hereby re-furnish you with the banking details of the attorney with the swift code inclusive. Bank name: African Bank South Africa Account number: 20028146123 Beneficiary: Anthony Osondu Asomugha Branch code: 430000 Swift/Bic code: AFRCZA Regards, Michael Zuma This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received the e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.

Dear Danny, Yes the time frame is approximately under 72hrs to procure the premium insurance certificate. Also the attorney will issue you with a receipt of payment once it has been confirmed the receipt of the payment. Once you make the payment kindly remember to send the transfer or deposit slip it is very important. Regards, Michael Zuma This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received the e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.

Dear Danny, I want to inform you that the time frame i wrote you was on the attorneys side to work and obtain the certificate will actually take him maximum of 3 working days. And once it is procured aa copy will be send to you. Regards, Michael Zuma > On 07/02/2026 9:03 AM PDT [redacted] wrote: > > > Hi Michael, > > Thanks so much for the detailed info — I really appreciate the clarity. I’ve been meaning to get this sorted, especially since I’ve recently been working on a few high-value oil and gas projects and want to make sure everything is secure. It’s actually a bit of a relief to know there’s a verified process in place. > > I’ve just double-checked the bank details — African Bank South Africa, Swift: AFRCZA, account number 20028146123, beneficiary Anthony Osondu Asomugha. All of it looks consistent with what you’ve shared. I’m a bit concerned about the timing though — I’ve got a court hearing tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Houston, and I’m not sure if I can complete the transfer before then. Would it be possible to send the deposit slip via email or SMS so I can confirm it’s sent before the hearing? Or perhaps you could confirm if the funds can be transferred in a different way? > > Also, just to be clear — once the payment is processed, will I receive the insurance certificate directly in my email, or do I need to contact you again to request a copy? > > I’m truly excited about this — I’ve been thinking about finding a new kind of financial security for my investments lately. Maybe we can even discuss how this could work with some of my offshore clients down the line? > > Looking forward to your reply. > Sent from my iPhone > > Best regards, > Danny Smith > +17163259415 This e-mail may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient (or have received the e-mail in error) please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any unauthorized copying, disclosure or distribution of the material in this e-mail is strictly forbidden.