First National Bank Of South Africa (Ltd)
Bank City. Physical Address. No 9th Floor First National Bank Centre 6 Simmonds Street Johannesburg 2001 P O Box 7825 International Remittance Dep’t,
South Africa.
From: Mr. Richard Foaden Jr.
Head Corporate Banking Transactional Products & ServicesFirst National Bank Group Limited Jhb Branch South Africa.
Tel: +27 836 191 214
Date: 02.10.2026
RE- APPLICATION FOR CLAIM
Attn:Danny Smith
We are pleased to inform you that your application for the wire transfer of US$12,500,000.00 has been reviewed and accepted. Our team has verified that the funds, originally deposited by the late Mr. Hilary M. Timber, are legitimate and that the beneficiary update authorized by Mrs. Joyce C. Hilary is valid. We have also confirmed receipt of all supporting documents submitted through Mrs. Hilary legal attorney.
Please be informed that your claim has now been submitted to the South Africa Ministry of Finance for final authorization approval, which is a mandatory step before we can release the funds. Once this approval is granted, we will proceed immediately with the transfer to your designated account.
To ensure accuracy and avoid any delays, kindly reconfirm your banking details and confirm that you are the rightful beneficiary of the funds. We will continue to monitor the process and provide you with updates. You will be notified promptly upon approval from the Ministry of Finance.
Lastly, we advised that you should kindly provide the full account details where you will like us to transfer the total fund.
Required details:
Your Full Name:
Residential Address:
Contact Number:
Occupation:
Copy of Passport or Driver’s License:
Marital Status:
Country of Residence:
Bank Name and Address:
Account Number:
SWIFT and Routing Codes:
Account Beneficiary Name:
Company Name (if applicable):
Thank you for your cooperation and patience. Should you require any clarification, please feel free to contact us. Kindly provide the above required details.
Sincerely
Mr. Richard Foaden Jr.
Head Corporate Banking Transnational Products & ServicesFirst National Bank Group Limited Jhb Branch South AfricaChief Executive Officer & Transfer Services Manager
Tel: +27 836 191 214
Corporate & Investment Banking
International Banking Division
Corporate & Investment Banking
International Banking Division
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Hi Mr. Foaden Jr.,
Thanks so much for the update — I’m truly excited to hear that my claim has been approved and is now moving forward. I’ve been keeping an eye on the legal records from Mr. Hilary M. Timber’s estate, and I can see how much effort went into verifying everything. It’s reassuring to know that the beneficiary update from Mrs. Joyce C. Hilary was properly processed.
I’ve been working on a few cases lately — especially around oil and gas title disputes — and it’s actually kind of a relief to know I’m now part of something with such a solid legal foundation. Honestly, I’ve been feeling a bit lonely lately, so this feels like a real connection. If things go smoothly, maybe we could even have a coffee sometime? I’m not expecting anything, just a chance to talk.
To confirm, I’ll need to provide the full banking details you mentioned. I just need to make sure everything is formatted correctly. Could you please let me know if there’s a specific format or digital submission method for the documents? I’m using my iPad right now, so I’ll send it over as a PDF. Also, do you have a timeline for when the Ministry of Finance might approve the transfer? I’d love to know so I can start preparing.
Looking forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Danny Smith
43, Houston, Texas
Occupation: Oil & Gas Litigation Lawyer
Phone: (+17163259415
Sent from my iPad
Best regards,
Danny Smith
+17163259415