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From: Mr.John Paul Poh
TEL:234-1-7659512
First, I must solicit your strictest confidence in this transaction, this is by it's nature of
being utterly confidential & top secret. You were introduced to me from the Sierra- Leonean chamber
of commerce (Foreign Trade Division).
I am a Sierra Leonean businessman. I was formally into the importation and sale of medical
equipment in my native country, Sierra-Leone. My operational base was in Freetown, the capital
city. In January 1999, when the second civil war broke out in my country, my office and warehouse
were burnt by the Revolutionary United Front Rebels, who invaded Freetown. In that attack, I lost
all my properties and assets. I was left with virtually nothing, except some money I had in the
bank. When the United Nations sent in troops to quell the rebel's onslaught and there was a
relative peace in Freetown, I returned to business, but this time, I invested my resources in the
Mining of Diamond which abounds in my country and I exported the Diamond through the help of a
third party, some Lebanese who were very much versed in the industry to Antwerp in Belgium. The
returns I got from this business was quite good and my life was gradually picking up again until
early this year when the Sierra- Leonean government banned private
Consequently, my newly acquired properties were seized again and I had no option than to leave the
country immediately. But I did that only after I was able to first secure my money. I had
US$6.500,000(Six Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) in my domiciliary account in
Freetown. I had to secure money out of the Country through a very secret arranged channel. This was
done in very unconventional methods, . Now, The help I am now seeking is someone who has the
capabilities of receiving the US$6.500,000, because I am on self-exile in a neighboring country
from where I am trying to work out my traveling documents to enable me travel abroad. All you need
to have is a letter from me, empowering you as the recipient of this fund.
After you collect this money, I would want you to help me get a permanent resident permit in your
country. For your efforts and the expenses you may incure in the course of this transaction, you
will be entitled to 20% of the total sum. But we shall have an agreement to the effect that you
WILL NOT take or spend out of my (80%) money until such a time when I am able to be with you.
Please, feel free to reach me on my telephone number or my e-mail address. do remember to include
your full name and your direct telephone number preferably your private telephone and fax lines. I
must apologize for the inconveniences this may cause you.
waiting to hear from you ASAP.
Best Regards,
Mr.John Paul Poh
NB:My Lawyer contact
Mr.Kola Olawole
e-mail:attorneykola@justice.com