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From: "Quazi" <quazi_hossain7272872@tiscali.it>
Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:42:53 -0100
Subject: LET'S GO INTO THIS TOGETHER
Hello!
Compliments
I have been searching for a person whom we can jointly invest, Trust in and also solicit an honorable partnership with.
I want to confirm that your contact information was got from a web email directory. I represent a client who is interested in investing in your country in areas related to agriculture or any business of your choice, to initiate a proper and structured relationship. Please let me know what your response will be to an offer to receive investment funds in cash if;
1. The said fund amounts to US$38,500,000 (Thirty Eight Million, Five hundred Thousand US Dollars).
2. The said fund is in cash and needs to be transferred in the same state, due to some covert reasons.
3. The fund could be invested through your agency in the purchase of facility and assets for investment purposes within your country, in collaboration with the agency of the current brokers.
4. This transaction will result in you being paid a commission of 10% off the investment capital.
5. The fund owners desire absolute confidentiality and professionalism
in the handling of this matter, due to risks of seizure of the fund and litigation if personalities are revealed.
The fund owners have interest to invest in any of the following industries, depending on which is most transparent, low risk, and average profit yielding: Power Generation, Telecommunication and Software Development, Film Production, Hardware Manufacturing and Export, Medicine, Construction or Real-Estate Development.
Based upon the information provided above, I would like to know if you shall be able to assist in the nature of managing the investment fund. You must note that the fund can only be transferred in cash, therefore if you are in acceptance to participate with us in the investment of the fund, you shall also need to participate with us in the transfer of the fund in cash in the manner of receiving the fund in cash and depositing it in a Trusted account opened in favour of the investment to be established.
And this account would serve as the base or operating account for the investment. I am obliged to believe that you would be able to understand the information above, and should you need further information, please do not hesitate to ask.
Kindly confirm receipt of this email by sending all correspondence to:qquazi2006@netscape.net OR qquazi2006@fsmail.net
Sincerely,
Quazi Hossain (Esq.)
Tel: 00871763591465
Fax:00871763591466
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