Dear Sir/Madam I am the eldest son of the late Henri Obi Kabongo (a
foremost human rights activist in the Democratic Republic of Congo). My
father died in March 2000 as a result of the inhumane treatment meted
out on him while in prison by the government of Laurent Kabila.
However, it is particularly important to mention here that before the
death of my father, he was a successful businessman and his business
empire includes real estate, exportation, and consultancy services
which cut across Africa. He was able to accumulate enough money both in
local and foreign currencies through his business empire. In fact, he
was at one time rated among the first five richest Congolese
businessmen by one of the leading business magazines in my country. His
entire business has been on the upward trend over the past ten years,
bringing his net profit during the period under review to Twenty one
million U.S dollars ($21,000,000). This of course does not include his
assets which are already running into millions of dollars. Having said
all this, there was a twist in my father’s success story
following his confrontation with the government of Laurent Kabila who
has been quite high-handed and dictatorial in his policies and
day-to-day running of the affairs of the Congolese people. My father
being a human rights activist, criticised his government in both local
and international newspapers. This infuriated him and he clamped my
father in jail until he died in March last year due to ill health.
Fortunately, before the arrest of my father, his attorney acting upon
his instructions, transferred the sum of Twenty one million U.S dollars
($21,000,000) from his local banks to a security firm overseas. He did
this for fear of this accounts being frozen by the government.
Following my father’s death, my entire family decided to seek
political assylum in Lome-Togo, as the eldest son of my late father and
according to our tradition in Africa. I have now inherited all my
father’s wealth. Considering the present face-off between Kabila
and my family, I was then advised by my father’s attorney
(presently my attorney) to seek the assistance of someone based in your
country to receive the amount in question being ($21,000,000). Since I
have the intention of relocating my family there with the aim of
settling down there and investing. I have decided to give you 5% of the
total amount involved and I have also set aside 5% for any expenses
that might be incurred in the course of this transaction. To finalize
this transaction you will have to contact me via my e-mail address
(xxxxxi@mail.com). further discussions will be centered on how and when
we shall be meet after the fund is in your account. I shall expect you
to keep this transaction confidential due to the present circumstance
of my family and I urgently await your response. |