Hello ,
I am reaching out regarding a business opportunity that I believe could be mutually beneficial. I kindly request that you treat the contents of this email with strict confidentiality and respect the sensitive nature of the information shared.
Please rest assured that I contacted you independently of any ongoing investigation, and no one else is aware of this communication. I am committed to executing this transaction within a legitimate framework that safeguards both of our interests, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and providing you with appropriate compensation based on an agreed-upon commission.
Allow me to introduce myself: I am the outgoing Chief Operations Officer of Fichet Security in France. Over the years, I had access to a portfolio of high-value assets under the custody of our firm, which, due to outdated digitization, was never transferred to our current platform. Among these assets was a deposit made by a late client, a politician, who entrusted us with approximately $4 million USD worth of cash, diamonds, gold, and cryptocurrencies in 2020. Over time, this amount grew to around $7 million USD through strategic investments I recommended.
In October 2022, the client instructed us to liquidate his assets and deposit the proceeds into a secure cryptocurrency wallet with our firm, which we duly executed. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, I received confirmation that he had died of a heart attack in Cannes, France. Since then, our firm has been unable to locate any next of kin or beneficiary, and as per our internal procedures, we are preparing to revert the funds to the Central Bank if no claim is made.
Given the confidentiality and security protocols of our firm, the deposit remains undisclosed and unclaimed. I am personally in possession of all the details and am the sole supervisor of the investigation into the estate. With my impending retirement, I am seeking a trustworthy partner to facilitate the proper transfer of these funds, funds that are currently inaccessible without my authorization.
This is an extraordinary opportunity, and I believe it could be advantageous for both of us. If you are interested, I would like to discuss the next steps and agree on a fair sharing arrangement. If not, I understand and kindly ask that you disregard this message.
Thank you for your time and discretion. I look forward to your response.
Best regards,
Susan Bonnet .
Susan Bonnet
From: <[redacted]>
To: <[redacted]>
Date: Mon, 18 May 2026 21:01:15 -0700
Subject: Business opportunity
Hello, you've mailed me a few days ago about a business opportunity. Can you tell me more please?
Hello Susan,
Thank you so much for the detailed and thoughtful email — I truly appreciate the care you’ve taken in sharing this information. It’s rare to come across a situation with such clear structure and integrity, especially in a field where trust is so often compromised. I’m genuinely interested in learning more, and I do believe this could be something meaningful for both of us.
I’ve been working on a few personal projects lately — actually, last week I helped a neighbor navigate a complicated property dispute in Houston, and it reminded me how much value there is in transparent, lawful processes. That experience made me even more eager to engage with something like this, where accountability and due diligence matter.
A few questions to help me get oriented:
1. Could you clarify the exact nature of the cryptocurrency wallet — is it a cold wallet, a multi-signature, or managed through a specific platform?
2. Since the funds are still in a secure custody status, do you have any documentation or legal records that confirm the original deposit and the client’s instructions for liquidation?
3. Given the sensitivity, would you be open to a preliminary virtual meeting where we could review the timeline and explore how the transfer might be legally structured?
I’m fully committed to ensuring everything is done ethically and with full compliance. I’d be honored to help move this forward in a way that honors the legacy of the original client.
Warm regards,
Danny Smith
Best regards,
Danny Smith
+17163259415
