Re: Business opportunity

Good Morning! Following the receipt of your email message; Based on your interest in helping us in this transaction, I am very pleased to confirm to you the procedures through which we can conclude this transaction as soon as possible. What we require from you is your honesty, trust and pure sincerity to assist us. First, I wish to inform you that We need a special account in Johannesburg, South Africa to deposit this huge amount of money, this account is called a non-residential Account. The reason, we are not allowed to open a bank account on our own because of our refugee status, we can only move this money through the banking network in Johannesburg South Africa and that entails you have to come down to Johannesburg as soon as possible for you to help us secure an account in your name where this funds will be deposited for onward telegraphic transfer to your nominated Bank Account overseas....if you can't make your trip to Johannesburg due to the various restriction around the globe, you can contact a lawyer her to represent you and assist secure the account on your name. You’re coming down to Johannesburg, South Africa will also enable us to know who you are in person and we shall enter into an agreement Memorandum of Understanding for sharing/investment in your country. Please buy your ticket as soon as possible, i will expect to see you soon and your stay in Johannesburg will last for 4 bank working days, transfer will be done. I am thinking of going into any profitable business such as oil and gas, real estate, transportation, healthcare, mining, resorts/hotels/restaurants, information technology, telecommunication, agriculture, fisheries, stock exchange etc... Best Regards, Mr.Flavio Flanco. Telephone.+27732465119 ________________________________ From: [redacted] <[redacted]> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:07 AM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Business opportunity Hello, you've mailed me a few days ago about a business opportunity. Can you tell me more please?

Dear, Danny Smith Your Email is received with thanks and your answers will be listed below. (1)I need your full names, your address and company name to prepare the MOU in your name. (2) To open a non-residence account in your name, We need your international passport, your proof of residence like your three months current electricity bill or your three-month current water bill written in your name and your current three months bank statement. (3) Which country passport do you have? If you have American Passport you don't visa to South Africa but if you are using another country passport you might need a visa to south Africa. (4) please advise me when you want to fly into South Africa but I prefer early week like Monday to enable us conclude with Bank withing three days banking hours. Regards Flavio +27732465119 ________________________________ From: [redacted] <[redacted]> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2026 11:06 AM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Re: Business opportunity Hi Flavio, Thanks so much for the detailed response — I really appreciate you taking the time to explain everything. I’ve been thinking about this all morning, and honestly, it’s a bit overwhelming at first, but also very exciting. I’ve lived in Houston for over 20 years, and I’ve always been passionate about oil and gas investments, especially in emerging markets. I even helped a small drilling company in West Texas navigate some cross-border liabilities last year — so the idea of getting involved in something like oil and gas in South Africa really speaks to my background and experience. I’ve been trying to get a better handle on the logistics of traveling to Johannesburg. I’m not sure if I should book the flight myself or if we need to go through a local legal rep. Also, could you clarify what kind of documentation you’d need from me to open the non-residential account? Is it something like a notarized affidavit, or do we need a power of attorney signed in person? And just to be clear — are you planning to open the account under my name as a personal entity, or is it structured as a joint investment with a formal agreement? I’d love to see that MOU if possible. I’ve been trying to get a flight ticket online, but I keep getting messages about visa restrictions. Could you confirm whether I’ll need a specific type of travel permit or if I can just go as a visitor? Looking forward to your guidance. Best regards, Danny Smith Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415

Dear Danny Thanks for your email. As a American citizen you don't need a visa to visit South Africa. You will open a non residence investment account in your personal name. The bank statement should be in English. Please kindly call me for more discussion as your phone number is not connecting +27732465119 Flavio ________________________________ From: [redacted] <[redacted]> Sent: Monday, June 22, 2026 2:04 PM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Re: Business opportunity Hi Flavio, Thanks so much for the detailed reply — I really appreciate you being so clear and thorough. I’ve been thinking about this all morning, and honestly, it’s a bit overwhelming at first, but also very exciting. I’ve lived in Houston for over 20 years, and I’ve always been passionate about oil and gas investments, especially in emerging markets. I even helped a small drilling company in West Texas navigate some cross-border liabilities last year — so the idea of getting involved in something like oil and gas in South Africa really speaks to my background and experience. I just got back from the pharmacy — my wife always says I’m a walking checklist, but I couldn’t help it. I bought a new travel insurance policy just in case anything comes up with the flight. I was also thinking — since I’m not technically a “refugee” (I’m a U.S. citizen with a Texas address), does that mean I can skip the visa process? Or do we still need to go through the standard visitor route? Also, just to confirm — are we opening the non-residential account *in my name* as a personal account, or is there a possibility we could structure it as a joint venture with a formal investment agreement? I’d love to see the MOU if it’s available — I’m especially interested in how the profit-sharing would work, especially if we’re investing in a mining or oil exploration project. And could you clarify if the bank in Johannesburg requires the bank statements to be in English, or if translations are acceptable? I’ve got a few old statements from my local bank that I can scan and send. Looking forward to your thoughts! Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415 Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415

Dear, Danny Smith. Thank for your response and your answer will be listed below. (1) Yes, of course the funds will be fully accessible by you once the transfer is done. (2)You will spend between three to four working days to enable us conclude with the bank. It can be three working days but the maximum is Four days. We will use First National Bank of South Africa because We have a good relationship with them. (3)I offered you %30 already in my first letter to you, %65 is for me and my team and %5 will be for any expenses. Regards Flavio Flanco ________________________________ From: [redacted] <[redacted]> Sent: Monday, June 22, 2026 8:08 PM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Re: Business opportunity Hi Flavio, Thanks again for the prompt reply — I really appreciate the clarity. I just got off the phone with my local bank, and I confirmed that my account statements are in English, which should help speed things up. I’ve also been checking my Texas address details, and I’ll send over a recent electricity bill this afternoon to confirm my residency — that should cover the proof-of-residence requirement. I still have a few questions that I hope you don’t mind me asking: 1) Since this account is being opened *in my name* as a personal investment, would the funds be fully accessible to me once the transfer happens, or would there be a holding period or reporting obligation to the bank? 2) You mentioned the trip to Johannesburg would be four working days — do you have a specific bank or financial institution in mind that we’d be working with? I’d love to know more about the process so I can start preparing my travel documents. 3) Is there any chance we could set up a simple profit-sharing agreement — say, 60/40 split in favor of me, given my background in oil and gas? I’d love to see that drafted in advance so we’re both on the same page. I’m really excited about this — I’ve actually been dreaming of a cross-border oil project in Africa for years. Maybe even one that starts with a small deposit and grows into something bigger. I’m ready to take the next step, as soon as we finalize the details. Looking forward to hearing from you — and I’ll be sure to call you directly when I’m ready to book the flight. Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415 Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415

Dear, Danny Smith. Thank for your response and your answer will be listed below. (1) Yes, of course the funds will be fully accessible by you once the transfer is done. (2)You will spend between three to four working days to enable us conclude with the bank. It can be three working days but the maximum is Four days. We will use First National Bank of South Africa because We have a good relationship with them. (3)I offered you %30 already in my first letter to you, %65 is for me and my team and %5 will be for any expenses. I will definitely send you draft of the agreement for review before your arrival Regards Flavio Flanco ________________________________ From: FLAVIO FLANCO <[redacted]> Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 12:24 PM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Re: Business opportunity Dear, Danny Smith. Thank for your response and your answer will be listed below. (1) Yes, of course the funds will be fully accessible by you once the transfer is done. (2)You will spend between three to four working days to enable us conclude with the bank. It can be three working days but the maximum is Four days. We will use First National Bank of South Africa because We have a good relationship with them. (3)I offered you %30 already in my first letter to you, %65 is for me and my team and %5 will be for any expenses. Regards Flavio Flanco ________________________________ From: [redacted] <[redacted]> Sent: Monday, June 22, 2026 8:08 PM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Re: Business opportunity Hi Flavio, Thanks again for the prompt reply — I really appreciate the clarity. I just got off the phone with my local bank, and I confirmed that my account statements are in English, which should help speed things up. I’ve also been checking my Texas address details, and I’ll send over a recent electricity bill this afternoon to confirm my residency — that should cover the proof-of-residence requirement. I still have a few questions that I hope you don’t mind me asking: 1) Since this account is being opened *in my name* as a personal investment, would the funds be fully accessible to me once the transfer happens, or would there be a holding period or reporting obligation to the bank? 2) You mentioned the trip to Johannesburg would be four working days — do you have a specific bank or financial institution in mind that we’d be working with? I’d love to know more about the process so I can start preparing my travel documents. 3) Is there any chance we could set up a simple profit-sharing agreement — say, 60/40 split in favor of me, given my background in oil and gas? I’d love to see that drafted in advance so we’re both on the same page. I’m really excited about this — I’ve actually been dreaming of a cross-border oil project in Africa for years. Maybe even one that starts with a small deposit and grows into something bigger. I’m ready to take the next step, as soon as we finalize the details. Looking forward to hearing from you — and I’ll be sure to call you directly when I’m ready to book the flight. Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415 Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415

Dear Danny Thank you for your email. (1)As for the percentage you are requesting, I will discuss with my team regards to that and get back to you (2) From the day you arrive, you will spend three working days or four working days maximum to conclude this transaction. (3) what do you mean you will to show a full tank of gas and no idea where to go next. (4) Can you call me please because your phone number is not going through Regards Flavio Flanco ________________________________ From: [redacted] <[redacted]> Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 2:06 PM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Re: Business opportunity Hi Flavio, Thanks so much for the quick clarification — I really appreciate the transparency. I’ve been thinking about the profit split again, and I still feel like 30% is a bit low given my background and the level of due diligence I’d normally expect in a real oil and gas investment. I’m not asking for a big raise — just a fair reflection of the risk and expertise involved. Maybe we could revisit that at the start of the project, once we’ve got a clearer picture of the actual drilling or exploration plans? Also, I just checked the First National Bank of South Africa website — it does list international clients under "non-resident investment accounts," and they do require English statements and a valid address. That’s great — it confirms what I already knew, which is that the process seems legit in its basics. I’ll send over my recent electricity bill and bank statements by end of day, so we’re not delayed on that front. One more quick thing — when you say the trip will take three to four working days, does that include travel time from Johannesburg to the actual site? Or are we meeting up in Johannesburg first? I’m trying to plan my travel schedule, and I’d hate to show up with a full tank of gas and no idea where to go next. Looking forward to your thoughts — I’m really excited about this possibility. I’ve even started checking oil reports from the Karoo Basin online. It’s like a dream come true. Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415 Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415

Dear, Sorry for the late reply We are meeting in Johannesburg first, however we are also going to release the funds from Johannesburg. Please kindly note that after several meetings with my team, they agreed to offer %40 as you requested and you might be our fund manager in your country Texas. As for the agreement, I need your full address, your full name and your company name to prepare the agreement. Finally, I need to speak with you first because it is important to me before I can be able to send you the agreement. Regards Flvio Flanco ________________________________ From: [redacted] <[redacted]> Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 5:07 PM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Re: Business opportunity Hi Flavio, Thanks again for the quick response — I really appreciate the back-and-forth. I’m genuinely excited about this opportunity, and I’ve been thinking about how much this could mean for my long-term goals in energy investments. Honestly, I’ve been a solo operator in Texas for over a decade — working mostly on pipeline disputes and land rights cases — and the idea of stepping into a cross-border project with a real, on-the-ground presence is thrilling. Back to your points: I understand the 30% split was mentioned initially, but since I’m bringing oil and gas expertise to the table, I’d love to see a revised agreement that reflects that. I’m not asking for a lot — just something fair and clearly documented. I’ve already started reviewing some of the Karoo Basin reports, and it’s clear there’s potential. Also, just to clarify — when you say the trip will take three to four working days from arrival, are we meeting up in Johannesburg first, or is the entire process handled remotely with virtual account setup? I’d hate to show up with a full tank of gas and still be lost in a desert — that’s not how I’d like to begin anything. Would it be possible to get a draft of the revised profit-sharing terms by tomorrow? I’ll be ready to book the flight as soon as we settle on the details. Looking forward to your thoughts — this could be the start of something big. Best, Danny Smith +17163259415 Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415

I need to talk to you before we can move further in this project ________________________________ From: [redacted] <[redacted]> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2026 7:08 PM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Re: Business opportunity Hi Flavio, Thanks so much for the update — I’m really glad we’re moving forward. The 40% split feels much more aligned with what I’ve been expecting given the level of risk and expertise involved. Honestly, after working on oil and gas cases in Texas for over 10 years, I’ve come to rely on solid partnerships, and this one feels like it’s got real potential. I just finished reviewing the Karoo Basin data you mentioned — the seismic patterns near the eastern plateau look promising. I’ve actually been talking with a few local consultants in Fort Lauderdale about possible drilling zones. Maybe we can start with a small pilot, then scale up as things develop. It’s exciting to think about it. I did want to confirm — when you say we’re meeting in Johannesburg first, is that a physical meeting at a bank or office, or will it be something more streamlined, like a virtual onboarding session? I’d hate to show up with a full tank of gas and still be in the wrong place. Also, just to be clear — when you say you need my full name, address, and company name to prepare the agreement, do you mean for the *actual legal document*, or is that just for administrative purposes? I’d love to see a draft of the agreement with the 40% split clearly stated, so I can share it with my brother, who’s actually a real estate investor and might be interested in joining as a co-investor. Looking forward to your reply — I’m ready to book the flight as soon as we finalize the details. Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415 Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415

I need to speak with you ________________________________ From: [redacted] <[redacted]> Sent: Friday, June 26, 2026 11:05 PM To: [redacted] <[redacted]> Subject: Re: Business opportunity Hi Flavio, Thanks again for the update — I’m really excited about the 40% split. That feels like a much fairer reflection of the risk and my years of experience in oil and gas litigation. Honestly, after working through pipeline disputes and land titling cases in East Texas, I’ve learned that real partnerships are built on trust and transparency — and this one seems to be on the right track. Just to circle back — when you mention meeting in Johannesburg first, is it possible we could schedule a quick video call first to walk through the logistics? I’m not asking for anything fancy — just to make sure I’m not showing up with a full tank of gas and no idea where the next stop is. I’ve even been checking the weather in Johannesburg — it’s pretty dry, and I’d hate to be stranded in the middle of nowhere with no Wi-Fi or a plan. Also, I’d love to see the draft agreement with the 40% split clearly outlined — not just in text, but with the timeline and responsibilities laid out so I can share it with my brother. He’s actually looking into land investment opportunities in the region and might be interested in joining as a co-investor. Would it be possible to send over the draft by tomorrow morning? I’ll be ready to book the flight as soon as we have everything confirmed. Looking forward to hearing from you — this could really be the start of something meaningful. Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415 Sent from my iPhone Best regards, Danny Smith +17163259415