From: "Eric GBAGBO" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <eric.gbagbo1@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:21:33 +0430
Subject: FROM Eric GBAGBO

Dear Friend,

My name is Mr. Eric Gbagbo of Ivory Coast origin.

I am a cousin to the incumbent BUT controversial President of my Country-Mr. Laurent Gbagbo who has been facing both local and international criticism and sanctions from World bodies due to his refusal to step down from his position despite his loss of the last presidential election.

During the presidential campaign leading to the election last year, I was put in charge of an amount totaling US$18,000,000:00 (Eighteen Million United States Dollar) which was donated by an Iranian religious body to my uncle in CASH. This money was not put to use because my uncle was already decided not to quit the Presidency; even if he lost the election.

In the height of the entire confusion during December 2010, I transported this money under diplomatic cover to the Republic of Benin where I am presently residing. I arranged with a Company here in Benin to help deposit same in their bank account pending when I shall find a reliable foreign partner that can assist me to invest same in a secured economy outside Africa.

I am contacting you to assist me in receiving the fund to your custody and help invest on a viable business in your Country where I shall relocate to be close to you and the proposed investment.

The fund is in a corporate bank account as we speak; and with your consent, we could transfer it out of Benin through a legitimate banking transaction to your Country. I have decided to compensate your co-operation with an initial amount of US$1,000,000:00 and also grant you the exclusive right to be my Investment Manager on a 50/50 percentage share of profits over an initial period of 5 years with possible extension where mutual trust and success is achieved over referenced period.

If you have the capability to receive this money on my behalf; considering that it shall be a risk-free banking transaction, kindly respond to my e-mail and I shall provide conclusive details through a Legal Counsel to actualize this mutually beneficial project.

With Regards,

Eric