From: "Mr. Gabriel Arcanjo da Costa" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mr._gabriel@mail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2016 05:17:28 -0500
Subject: Business Proposal...

Dear Partner,

Greetings . I am Gabriel Arcanjo da Costa of Sao Tome & Principe .I was the former Prime Minister ,under the Government of President Manuel Pinto da Costa.Acting in that capacity ,during the bidding for oil exploration rights in the gulf of guinea by several oil companies , I assisted a particular company to obtain one of the licences .After their bid succeeded, 78 million USD was given to me for my assistance and the intense lobbying I engaged in for them as the exploration blocks they were awarded are rich in proven reserves of hydrocarbons.I cannot introduce or circulate this amount into the banking system of my country because :

1.My provisional duty as the then a prime minister allowed me to earn less than $1000 equivalent of Dobra(our local currency)

2.Strict stipulations of the Bureau of conduct guidelines and regulations for Public/Civil servants.

3.Due to the intense competition during the bidding for the oil exploration licenses at the time ,there are now investigations into how the whole process was handled by the government that succeeded mine.

4.Furthermore, Groups of persons' in the Government and opposition parties have ganged up against me, with false allegations of an intention by me to contest the next presidential elections .This has caused disent and discontent in my party , now prompting my decision to take flight while I can with my family ,hence my soliciting your co-operation to take delivery of the funds into your custody for investment purposes. 25%of the entire funds will be apportioned to you for your efforts and assistance I implore you to accord this transaction strict confidentiality and secrecy it deserves no matter what your decision may be.

Awaiting your response with urgency!

Regards,
Mr.Gabriel Arcanjo da Costa
Former Prime Minister
Sao Tome & Principe