Re: Business opportunity

Hello please forward me the first email address that I use to send you messages. *Sincerely**,* *Mr. Georges **Elhedery* *CEO & Chairman of the Executive Board Of HSBC Bank International.* ** Please consider the environment before printing any email correspondence. Print only when necessary.* *This email is only sent to the intended recipients and addressees in confidence and not for external circulation. **

Hello Danny, Thank you for your prompt response. Please allow me to formally introduce myself. My name is Mr. Georges Elhedery. I am an investment banker. I am the CEO and Chairman of HSBC Holdings plc. I apologize for contacting you in this manner; however, due to the sensitive and time-critical nature of this matter, I deemed it appropriate to proceed without delay. I respectfully request that you treat the contents of this correspondence with the strictest confidentiality. This communication is private, and no third party is aware of it. For this reason, I kindly ask that all discussions remain strictly between us via private email. I was the personal accountant to a late client, Mr. (Fabian Smith), a foreign contractor with Royal Dutch Shell, who maintained a substantial investment account with our bank. Regrettably, my client and his immediate family passed away in France in 2011 during a sabbatical. He died intestate, leaving no known will. Following standard due diligence, several attempts were made to locate any extended family members through the appropriate diplomatic channels, but these efforts proved unsuccessful. I have recently received official notice requiring the identification of a next of kin within fourteen (14) days, failing which the funds will be transferred to the government under escheatment laws. I am therefore seeking your assistance to lawfully facilitate the repatriation of the funds. This process will be conducted in full compliance with Italian banking regulations. Based on my professional position and recommendation, the bank is prepared to recognize you as the next of kin for the purpose of this claim. The total amount involved is €9,400,000.00 (nine million four hundred thousand euros). I propose that the proceeds be shared equally between us on a 50/50 basis. I believe this arrangement to be fair and mutually beneficial. Upon receipt of your confirmation of interest, I will provide you with all relevant details and documentation required to proceed. I contacted you specifically due to the similarity of your surname to that of my late client, which supports the legitimacy of the claim. My position within HSBC ensures that this transaction can be executed efficiently and successfully. Should you be willing to proceed, kindly indicate your consent at your earliest convenience. Your prompt response will be greatly appreciated due to the urgency of this matter. For further information regarding my professional background, please refer to the following link: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georges_Elhedery. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response. *Sincerely**,* *Mr. Georges **Elhedery* *CEO & Chairman of the Executive Board Of HSBC Bank International.* ** Please consider the environment before printing any email correspondence. Print only when necessary.* *This email is only sent to the intended recipients and addressees in confidence and not for external circulation. **

Hello Danny, Thank you for your email. I appreciate the time you took to review my proposal and your willingness to proceed with this transaction. Proper documentation is a critical part of any financial process, and I would like to clarify a few points below: 1. The Italian fiscal administration and relevant government authorities are involved because the notice to claim the funds in the investment account was issued to HSBC Bank by the Italian Ministry of Finance. As we move forward and contact is established with the bank, the appropriate government bodies will be duly notified. 2. Inheritance applications, particularly those handled online, generally require four to six documents. These may include a death certificate, succession certificate, verification of the benefactor’s identity, police reports, and, in some cases, a sworn affidavit. We will engage an attorney to assist with preparing these documents. You may also request the account statement directly from the bank once you establish contact with them. 3. The approval process will be handled through my office in my capacity as CEO. I will ensure that all necessary legal documentation is provided to support the claim and that the process complies fully with banking regulations and Italian financial laws. Please allow me to clarify that I am a person of established social and professional standing. I would not engage in a transaction of this nature or magnitude without first conducting thorough due diligence. Having spent many years working within banking institutions, I am well acquainted with banking ethics, procedures, and operational modalities. Individuals who occupy strategic positions within the banking sector are often entrusted with responsibilities and opportunities that are not generally visible to those outside the industry. Under the oath of my employment, information of this nature is strictly required to remain within the confines of the banking institution. Opportunities such as this do not arise frequently, and when they do, they must be approached with discretion, seriousness, and mutual understanding. Consequently, the foundation of this transaction must be built on trust and transparency. I wish to assure you that there is no risk involved in this transaction. My position within the bank provides sufficient assurance, and any guidance or instruction I provide will strictly comply with existing banking regulations and applicable laws. For this transaction to succeed, it is essential that we work together cooperatively. You will therefore be required to adhere strictly to the instructions I provide, as they will align with legal requirements and the established procedures for applying for the deceased client’s funds as next of kin. I also require your assurance of honesty and integrity throughout this process. Upon the successful transfer of the funds to your designated account, the proceeds shall be shared equally (50/50) in a peaceful and mutually agreed manner, either through a personal meeting or via bank-to-bank transfer. I was guided by personal conviction in contacting you, and I sincerely hope that decision was well placed. Regarding the process, we shall begin by submitting a formal application to my bank for the release of the funds in question, naming you as the next of kin to the deceased. I will provide you with the appropriate application format. Subsequently, the bank will request supporting documents in accordance with probate law requirements. Once these documents are submitted and verified, the bank will be legally obligated to transfer the funds to an account designated by you. With this structured approach, the transaction will be conducted lawfully and without risk. A mutual understanding is crucial, as I am confident that we will both benefit from this opportunity in due course. For clarity and transparency, please find my contact details below: *1. Name: Mr. Georges Elhedery.* *2. Occupation: CEO and Chairman Of the Executive Board of HSBC Bank International* *3. Date of Birth: March 17, 1974 (age 51)* *4. Religion: Christian* *5. Marital Status: Married* *6. Address: * *Canada Square, London, United Kingdom, E14 5HQ* To proceed further, I will require the following information. These details are necessary for the legal counsel to prepare the documentation supporting your status as next of kin to my late client. SECTION I – Personal Information 1.Full Name: 2.Residential Address: 3.Present Occupation and Position: 4.Marital Status: 5.Age: 6.Religion: SECTION II – Transaction Experience 1.Have you previously handled transactions of this nature? 2.Have you conducted any international transactions before? 3.Have you engaged in any business dealings with individuals or companies based in Italy? Once I receive the above information along with your reassurance of trust and cooperation particularly regarding the agreed 50/50 sharing of the funds upon release, I will forward the application text and my direct HSBC Italy account department contact details for submission to the bank to initiate the release of the funds held in the account of the late Mr. Fabian Smith. Kindly ensure that all requested information is provided promptly, as it must be entered into the deceased’s account file to facilitate smooth verification by the bank’s executives once your application is received. Please let me know your thoughts so we can proceed accordingly. I look forward to your response. *Sincerely**,* *Mr. Georges **Elhedery* *CEO & Chairman of the Executive Board Of HSBC Bank International.* ** Please consider the environment before printing any email correspondence. Print only when necessary.* *This email is only sent to the intended recipients and addressees in confidence and not for external circulation. **