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[sheet: Crestfield Invoice Register]

Invoice No.Invoice DatePayment DateInvoice DescriptionAmount (USD)Cumulative Total (USD)Contractual CategoryApproved BySecondary ApprovalExceeds $50,000 Single-Approval ThresholdDual Approval Required per Delegation of Authority PolicyDual Approval ObtainedAssociated Permit / LicenseDays Before Permit IssuanceRed Flag Notes
CAP-2019-0012019-05-152019-05-28Government relations advisory — regulatory liaison, Q2 2019 retainer and initial stakeholder engagement$95,000$95,000Retainer + UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoKCC-2019-0047122Exceeds single-approval threshold; no dual approval obtained; no competitive selection documentation on file
CAP-2019-0022019-08-102019-08-22Permit facilitation services — Kousseri mining license application support$140,000$235,000UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoKCC-2019-004735Invoice spike within 60 days of Kousseri Mining License issuance (Sep 14, 2019); no dual approval
CAP-2019-0032019-10-302019-11-12Permit success fee — Kousseri Mining License (KCC-2019-0047) and Q3–Q4 retainer$185,000$420,000Success Fee + RetainerRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoKCC-2019-0047N/A (post-issuance)Largest single invoice; success fee $100K + retainer; exceeds threshold; no dual approval
CAP-2020-0042020-02-052020-02-19Regulatory liaison — Kousseri environmental impact assessment facilitation$155,000$575,000UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoENV-KCC-2020-11350Invoice within 60 days of Kousseri Environmental Approval (Mar 27, 2020)
CAP-2020-0052020-04-152020-04-28Permit success fee — Kousseri Environmental Approval (ENV-KCC-2020-113) and Q1 retainer$165,000$740,000Success Fee + RetainerRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoENV-KCC-2020-113N/A (post-issuance)Success fee + retainer bundled
CAP-2020-0062020-07-222020-08-05Stakeholder engagement — community and government relations, Q2 2020$120,000$860,000Retainer + UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoN/ANo associated permit; exceeds threshold; no dual approval
CAP-2020-0072020-11-102020-11-24Government relations advisory — Q3–Q4 retainer and expense reimbursement$135,000$995,000Retainer + ExpensesRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoN/AExceeds threshold; no dual approval
CAP-2021-0082021-01-182021-02-01Regulatory liaison — Dembélé exploration license pre-application support$110,000$1,105,000UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoDRE-2021-0092171Early-stage payments for Dembélé Exploration License
CAP-2021-0092021-04-122021-04-26Stakeholder engagement — Dembélé project community consultations$145,000$1,250,000UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoDRE-2021-009287Invoice spike within 90 days of Dembélé Exploration License (Jul 8, 2021)
CAP-2021-0102021-06-052021-06-18Permit facilitation — Dembélé exploration license final submission support$160,000$1,410,000UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoDRE-2021-009233Invoice 33 days before Dembélé license issuance; no dual approval
CAP-2021-0112021-08-202021-09-03Permit success fee — Dembélé Exploration License (DRE-2021-0092) and Q2–Q3 retainer$130,000$1,540,000Success Fee + RetainerRaymond Osei-BonsuMarcus DelacroixYesYesYesDRE-2021-0092N/A (post-issuance)One of few invoices with dual approval
CAP-2021-0122021-11-302021-12-15Government relations advisory — Q4 retainer and regulatory updates$135,000$1,675,000Retainer + UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoN/AExceeds threshold; no dual approval
CAP-2022-0132022-02-142022-02-28Regulatory liaison — Dembélé mining license upgrade preliminary discussions$150,000$1,825,000UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoDRE-M-2023-0018365Early-stage payments for license upgrade obtained Feb 2023
CAP-2022-0142022-05-202022-06-03Stakeholder engagement — Q1–Q2 retainer and government consultations$170,000$1,995,000Retainer + UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoDRE-M-2023-0018269Exceeds threshold; no dual approval
CAP-2022-0152022-08-152022-08-29Government relations advisory — Dembélé conversion support and Q3 retainer$155,000$2,150,000Retainer + UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoDRE-M-2023-0018183Exceeds threshold; no dual approval
CAP-2022-0162022-11-222022-12-06Regulatory liaison — Q4 retainer and expense reimbursement$135,000$2,285,000Retainer + ExpensesRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoDRE-M-2023-001884Invoice within 90 days of Dembélé Mining License Upgrade
CAP-2023-0172023-01-102023-01-24Permit facilitation — Dembélé mining license upgrade final review$150,000$2,435,000UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoDRE-M-2023-00183535 days before Dembélé Mining License Upgrade (Feb 14, 2023)
CAP-2023-0182023-03-282023-04-11Permit success fee — Dembélé Mining License Upgrade (DRE-M-2023-0018) and Q1 retainer$140,000$2,575,000Success Fee + RetainerRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoDRE-M-2023-0018N/A (post-issuance)No dual approval despite exceeding threshold
CAP-2023-0192023-06-152023-06-29Stakeholder engagement — Q2 retainer and Kousseri expansion consultations$105,000$2,680,000Retainer + UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoKCC-2019-0047-A1293Early-stage payments for Kousseri expansion
CAP-2023-0202023-09-052023-09-19Government relations advisory — Kousseri expansion pre-application support, Q3 retainer$120,000$2,800,000Retainer + UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoKCC-2019-0047-A1211Exceeds threshold; no dual approval
CAP-2023-0212023-12-082023-12-22Regulatory liaison — Q4 retainer and expense reimbursement$75,000$2,875,000Retainer + ExpensesRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoKCC-2019-0047-A1117Exceeds threshold; no dual approval
CAP-2024-0222024-02-202024-03-05Permit facilitation — Kousseri expansion application final review$120,000$2,995,000UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoKCC-2019-0047-A142Invoice 42 days before Kousseri Expansion Permit (Apr 3, 2024)
CAP-2024-0232024-05-152024-05-29Permit success fee — Kousseri Expansion Permit (KCC-2019-0047-A1) and Q1–Q2 retainer$100,000$3,095,000Success Fee + RetainerRaymond Osei-BonsuMarcus DelacroixYesYesYesKCC-2019-0047-A1N/A (post-issuance)One of few invoices with dual approval
CAP-2024-0242024-10-152024-10-31Government relations advisory — Q3–Q4 retainer and regulatory monitoring$115,000$3,210,000Retainer + UnclassifiedRaymond Osei-BonsuNONEYesYesNoN/ALast invoice paid; final payment date Oct 31, 2024
SUBTOTAL — 2019 (3 invoices)$420,000
SUBTOTAL — 2020 (4 invoices)$575,000
SUBTOTAL — 2021 (5 invoices)$680,000
SUBTOTAL — 2022 (4 invoices)$610,000
SUBTOTAL — 2023 (5 invoices)$590,000
SUBTOTAL — 2024 (3 invoices, through Oct)$335,000
GRAND TOTAL — ALL INVOICES (24 invoices)$3,210,000$3,210,000
CONTRACTUAL MAXIMUM: Retainers ($15,000/mo × 66 mos = $990,000) + Success Fees ($100,000 × 5 = $500,000) + Expense Cap ($25,000/qtr × 22 qtrs = $550,000)$2,040,000
EXCESS OVER CONTRACTUAL MAXIMUM$1,170,00057.4% over contractual cap
Invoices exceeding $50,000 threshold: 14 of 2414 of 2414 of 142 of 1412 invoices lacking required dual approval (85.7% non-compliance rate)

[sheet: TGM GL 7450 Cash Withdrawals]

Entry No.Date of WithdrawalBank AccountAmount (USD)GL CodeGL DescriptionStated Purpose / MemoAuthorized BySupporting Documentation on FileRecipient (if identified)Red Flag Notes
GL7450-0012019-06-12GAN-4419-8837$28,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity development — Kousseri ProvinceRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo receipts; vague description; Kousseri Province is jurisdiction of Col. Ibrahim Konaté
GL7450-0022019-09-25GAN-4419-8837$35,0007450Community Relations ExpensesStakeholder gifts — mining license celebrationRaymond Osei-BonsuPartialCol. Ibrahim Konaté (inferred)Timing coincides with Kousseri Mining License issuance (Sep 14, 2019)
GL7450-0032019-11-18GAN-4419-8837$22,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity support — Kousseri mining areaRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo receipts; third withdrawal in 2019
GL7450-0042019-12-20GAN-4419-8837$15,0007450Community Relations ExpensesYear-end stakeholder gifts — Kousseri ProvinceRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownPattern of year-end disbursements; no documentation
GL7450-0052020-01-15GAN-4419-8837$18,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity engagement — Kousseri Province Q1Raymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownVague purpose; no supporting documentation
GL7450-0062020-02-28GAN-4419-8837$25,0007450Community Relations ExpensesLocal government liaison — environmental processRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownWithin 30 days of Kousseri Environmental Approval (Mar 27, 2020)
GL7450-0072020-03-20GAN-4419-8837$30,0007450Community Relations ExpensesStakeholder engagement — environmental approval facilitationRaymond Osei-BonsuNoAmadou Traoré (inferred)7 days before Kousseri Environmental Approval; no documentation
GL7450-0082020-04-03GAN-4419-8837$42,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity support — environmental approval processRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownTiming correlates to Kousseri Environmental Approval (Mar 27, 2020)
GL7450-0092020-06-10GAN-4419-8837$15,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity outreach — Kousseri Q2Raymond Osei-BonsuPartialUnknownPartial receipts; vague purpose
GL7450-0102020-08-22GAN-4419-8837$20,0007450Community Relations ExpensesLocal engagement — government relationsRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo documentation on file
GL7450-0112020-10-30GAN-4419-8837$12,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity relations — Q3 activitiesRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo receipts
GL7450-0122020-12-18GAN-4419-8837$18,0007450Community Relations ExpensesYear-end stakeholder giftsRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownPattern of year-end disbursements
GL7450-0132021-01-28GAN-4419-8837$15,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity outreach — Dembélé project areaRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNew project area; no documentation
GL7450-0142021-03-15GAN-4419-8837$22,0007450Community Relations ExpensesStakeholder engagement — Dembélé village consultationsRaymond Osei-BonsuPartialUnknownPartial receipts only; community members not individually identified
GL7450-0152021-07-20GAN-4419-8837$38,0007450Community Relations ExpensesLocal engagement — Dembélé project areaRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownShortly after Dembélé Exploration License (Jul 8, 2021)
GL7450-0162021-05-25GAN-4419-8837$28,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity development — Dembélé pre-license supportRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknown44 days before Dembélé license issuance
GL7450-0172021-06-20GAN-4419-8837$32,0007450Community Relations ExpensesGovernment liaison — Dembélé exploration areaRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknown18 days before Dembélé license issuance; no documentation
GL7450-0182021-09-10GAN-4419-8837$20,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity relations — Dembélé post-license engagementRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownPost-issuance payment
GL7450-0192021-11-05GAN-4419-8837$15,0007450Community Relations ExpensesStakeholder outreach — Q4 Dembélé areaRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo supporting documentation
GL7450-0202021-12-22GAN-4419-8837$18,0007450Community Relations ExpensesYear-end stakeholder gifts — Dembélé and KousseriRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownPattern of year-end disbursements
GL7450-0212022-02-08GAN-4419-8837$20,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity development — Dembélé mining area Q1Raymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownEarly-stage Dembélé upgrade payments
GL7450-0222022-04-18GAN-4419-8837$25,0007450Community Relations ExpensesStakeholder engagement — government consultationsRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownVague description; no receipts
GL7450-0232022-06-30GAN-4419-8837$18,0007450Community Relations ExpensesLocal engagement — Dembélé conversion supportRaymond Osei-BonsuPartialUnknownPartial documentation
GL7450-0242022-08-25GAN-4419-8837$22,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity relations — Kousseri Province Q3Raymond Osei-BonsuNoCol. Ibrahim Konaté (inferred)Konaté jurisdiction; no documentation
GL7450-0252022-10-15GAN-4419-8837$15,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity outreach — Dembélé areaRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo receipts
GL7450-0262022-12-19GAN-4419-8837$20,0007450Community Relations ExpensesYear-end stakeholder gifts — Dembélé and KousseriRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownYear-end pattern
GL7450-0272023-01-25GAN-4419-8837$30,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity support — Dembélé mining license processRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknown20 days before Dembélé Mining License Upgrade (Feb 14, 2023)
GL7450-0282023-02-25GAN-4419-8837$35,0007450Community Relations ExpensesStakeholder gifts — Dembélé license upgrade celebrationRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknown11 days after Dembélé Mining License Upgrade; celebratory payment pattern
GL7450-0292023-05-10GAN-4419-8837$18,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity engagement — Kousseri expansion area Q2Raymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNew Kousseri expansion area
GL7450-0302023-06-28GAN-4419-8837$22,0007450Community Relations ExpensesLocal engagement — Kousseri expansion consultationsRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo supporting documentation
GL7450-0312023-08-15GAN-4419-8837$15,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity outreach — Kousseri Province Q3Raymond Osei-BonsuNoCol. Ibrahim Konaté (inferred)Konaté jurisdiction
GL7450-0322023-09-30GAN-4419-8837$20,0007450Community Relations ExpensesStakeholder engagement — regulatory processRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo receipts
GL7450-0332023-11-15GAN-4419-8837$25,0007450Community Relations ExpensesStakeholder gifts — year-endRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo supporting documentation; pattern of year-end disbursements
GL7450-0342023-12-21GAN-4419-8837$15,0007450Community Relations ExpensesYear-end community support — Kousseri and DembéléRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownYear-end pattern
GL7450-0352024-01-22GAN-4419-8837$20,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity development — Kousseri expansion area Q1Raymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo documentation
GL7450-0362024-03-08GAN-4419-8837$28,0007450Community Relations ExpensesStakeholder engagement — Kousseri expansion pre-permitRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknown26 days before Kousseri Expansion Permit (Apr 3, 2024)
GL7450-0372024-04-15GAN-4419-8837$32,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity gifts — Kousseri expansion permit celebrationRaymond Osei-BonsuNoCol. Ibrahim Konaté (inferred)12 days after Kousseri Expansion Permit; celebratory pattern; Konaté jurisdiction
GL7450-0382024-05-30GAN-4419-8837$15,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity outreach — Kousseri Q2Raymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo supporting documentation
GL7450-0392024-06-25GAN-4419-8837$12,0007450Community Relations ExpensesLocal engagement — Dembélé project maintenanceRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownNo receipts
GL7450-0402024-07-18GAN-4419-8837$15,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity relations — Q3 stakeholder supportRaymond Osei-BonsuPartialUnknownPartial documentation only
GL7450-0412024-08-05GAN-4419-8837$18,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity development — Kousseri expansion areaRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownLast withdrawal prior to whistleblower complaint (Aug 19, 2024)
GL7450-0422024-09-12GAN-4419-8837$10,0007450Community Relations ExpensesCommunity outreach — ongoing supportRaymond Osei-BonsuNoUnknownPost-whistleblower complaint; smaller amount than typical
SUBTOTAL — 2019 (4 entries)$100,000
SUBTOTAL — 2020 (8 entries)$180,000
SUBTOTAL — 2021 (8 entries)$188,000
SUBTOTAL — 2022 (6 entries)$120,000
SUBTOTAL — 2023 (8 entries)$180,000
SUBTOTAL — 2024 (8 entries)$150,000
GRAND TOTAL — GL 7450 CASH WITHDRAWALS (42 entries)$918,000Note: Reconciled total per forensic review = $890,000; $28,000 variance under review
Entries with NO supporting documentation35 of 4283.3% lacking documentation
Entries authorized solely by Raymond Osei-Bonsu42 of 42100% single-person authorization
Entries within 30 days of a permit issuance date10 of 4223.8% temporally correlated to permits
Entries potentially attributable to Col. Ibrahim Konaté (Kousseri Province)~$145,000Combined with In-Kind Benefits ≈ $340,000 total to Konaté

[sheet: In-Kind Benefit Log]

Entry No.DateGL CodeGL DescriptionCategoryDescriptionAmount (USD)Vendor / SupplierAuthorized ByIdentified RecipientRecipient AffiliationSupporting DocumentationRed Flag Notes
IKB-0012019-11-057200Vehicle & EquipmentVehicleNorthpoint Enterprises Land Cruiser V8 — delivered to Kousseri Provincial Office$78,000Ganara Motors Ltd.Kwame Mensah / Raymond Osei-BonsuCol. Ibrahim KonatéRegional Prefect, Kousseri ProvincePartialVehicle registered in name of Provincial Office but used personally by Konaté per witness statements
IKB-0022020-06-187310Travel & EntertainmentTravelRound-trip business class flights Libreville–Paris for 3 persons; hotel 5 nights$24,500Atlas Travel ServicesRaymond Osei-BonsuAssociates of Hon. Boubacar DialloMinistry of Mines & Natural ResourcesPartialTravel appears personal; no business justification documented
IKB-0032020-09-107310Travel & EntertainmentTravelRound-trip flights Libreville–London for 2 persons; hotel 7 nights; per diem cash$18,500Atlas Travel ServicesRaymond Osei-BonsuAmadou Traoré + spouseDirector, Environmental PermittingNoPersonal travel; coincides with Traoré birthday per social media
IKB-0042020-12-227310Travel & EntertainmentHospitalityYear-end reception — Kousseri Provincial Government officials, Grand Hotel Libreville$15,000Grand Hotel LibrevilleRaymond Osei-BonsuMultiple government officialsKousseri Provincial GovernmentPartialGuest list not retained; estimated 40+ attendees including Col. Konaté
IKB-0052021-03-107200Vehicle & EquipmentVehicleNorthpoint Enterprises Hilux pickup — delivered to Ministry of Environment, Libreville$52,000Ganara Motors Ltd.Kwame MensahAmadou TraoréDirector, Environmental PermittingYesVehicle delivered weeks before Dembélé exploration license application submitted
IKB-0062021-06-157310Travel & EntertainmentTravelDomestic charter flight — Libreville to Dembélé site for government delegation (6 persons)$12,000SkyBridge Aviation GanaraRaymond Osei-BonsuMultiple officialsMinistry of Mines & EnvironmentYesSite visit may have business justification; includes family members of officials
IKB-0072021-09-227200Vehicle & EquipmentVehicleNorthpoint Enterprises Land Cruiser Prado — personal delivery to Col. Konaté residence$65,000Ganara Motors Ltd.Kwame Mensah / Raymond Osei-BonsuCol. Ibrahim KonatéRegional Prefect, Kousseri ProvinceNoSecond vehicle to Konaté; personally delivered; no business purpose documented
IKB-0082022-01-207310Travel & EntertainmentHospitalityPrivate dinner — Minister Diallo and associates, La Résidence, Libreville (12 guests)$8,500La Résidence RestaurantRaymond Osei-BonsuHon. Boubacar DialloMinister of Mines & Natural ResourcesPartialNo business purpose stated; wine and entertainment expenses
IKB-0092022-07-227310Travel & EntertainmentTravelFamily vacation — Konaté family, flights and accommodation Dakar–Dubai, 10 days$36,000Atlas Travel ServicesRaymond Osei-BonsuCol. Ibrahim KonatéRegional Prefect, Kousseri ProvinceNoPurely personal travel; no TGM business purpose
IKB-0102022-04-157200Vehicle & EquipmentOtherGenerator set and solar panels — delivered to Konaté private compound$18,000PowerGen Ganara SARLKwame MensahCol. Ibrahim KonatéRegional Prefect, Kousseri ProvinceNoDelivered to personal residence, not provincial office
IKB-0112022-10-057310Travel & EntertainmentTravelRound-trip business class flights Libreville–Geneva for Traoré + 1; hotel 4 nights$16,000Atlas Travel ServicesRaymond Osei-BonsuAmadou TraoréDirector, Environmental PermittingNoNo conference or meeting agenda documented; appears personal
IKB-0122022-12-187310Travel & EntertainmentHospitalityYear-end reception — government officials and community leaders, Grand Hotel Libreville$18,000Grand Hotel LibrevilleRaymond Osei-BonsuMultiple government officialsVarious government agenciesPartialNo complete guest list; estimated 50+ attendees
IKB-0132023-04-107200Vehicle & EquipmentVehicleNissan Patrol — delivered to Ministry of Mines, Libreville, for use by Hon. Diallo's office$62,000AutoPremium GanaraKwame Mensah / Raymond Osei-BonsuHon. Boubacar DialloMinister of Mines & Natural ResourcesNoThird vehicle purchase for government official; Diallo left office later in 2023
IKB-0142023-12-207200Vehicle & EquipmentVehicleMercedes-Benz GLE — personal delivery to Minister Diallo residence$95,000AutoPremium GanaraRaymond Osei-BonsuHon. Boubacar DialloFormer Minister of Mines (left office 2023)NoDelivered after Diallo left ministerial office; suggests ongoing relationship maintenance
IKB-0152023-06-227310Travel & EntertainmentTravelRound-trip flights Libreville–Marrakech for Diallo family (4 persons); resort 8 nights$28,000Atlas Travel ServicesRaymond Osei-BonsuHon. Boubacar DialloMinister of Mines & Natural ResourcesNoFamily vacation; entirely personal; no business purpose
IKB-0162023-09-157310Travel & EntertainmentHospitalityPrivate dinner and entertainment — Kousseri officials, Le Palmier Restaurant$6,500Le Palmier RestaurantRaymond Osei-BonsuCol. Ibrahim Konaté + associatesKousseri Provincial GovernmentNoNo guest list; no business justification
IKB-0172024-01-157200Vehicle & EquipmentOtherLaptop computers (5 units) and office equipment — delivered to Kousseri Provincial Office$12,000TechPro GanaraKwame MensahCol. Ibrahim KonatéRegional Prefect, Kousseri ProvinceYesDocumented as community support; equipment for provincial office
IKB-0182024-03-227310Travel & EntertainmentTravelCharter flight Libreville–Kousseri for provincial delegation re: expansion permit review$10,000SkyBridge Aviation GanaraRaymond Osei-BonsuMultiple officialsKousseri Provincial GovernmentPartialPartial business justification; timing coincides with expansion permit application
IKB-0192024-05-087310Travel & EntertainmentHospitalityCelebration dinner — Kousseri Expansion Permit issuance, Grand Hotel Libreville (30 guests)$12,000Grand Hotel LibrevilleRaymond Osei-BonsuMultiple government officialsVarious government agenciesPartialPost-permit celebration; partial guest list retained
IKB-0202024-06-107200Vehicle & EquipmentOtherFurniture and fixtures — delivered to Traoré private residence$22,000HomeStyle GanaraKwame MensahAmadou TraoréDirector, Environmental PermittingNoDelivered to personal residence; no business purpose
IKB-0212024-07-257310Travel & EntertainmentTravelRound-trip flights Libreville–Istanbul for Traoré + family (3 persons); hotel 6 nights$16,000Atlas Travel ServicesRaymond Osei-BonsuAmadou TraoréDirector, Environmental PermittingNoPersonal family vacation; last in-kind benefit before whistleblower

SUBTOTAL BY CATEGORY

VehiclesNorthpoint Enterprises Land Cruiser V8, Northpoint Enterprises Hilux, Northpoint Enterprises Prado, Nissan Patrol, Mercedes-Benz GLE (5 vehicles)$352,000
Other (Equipment/Furnishings)Generator, solar panels, laptops, furniture$52,000
TravelFlights, hotels, charter flights (9 entries)$161,000
HospitalityDinners, receptions, entertainment (4 entries)$60,000
SUBTOTAL — Vehicles + Other (GL 7200)$404,000
SUBTOTAL — Travel + Hospitality (GL 7310)$221,000

SUBTOTAL BY RECIPIENT

Col. Ibrahim Konaté (in-kind)Vehicles, travel, equipment, hospitality$195,000Combined with GL 7450 cash ≈ $340,000 total
Hon. Boubacar Diallo (in-kind)Vehicles, travel$130,000Combined with Crestfield channel ≈ $1,850,000 total
Amadou Traoré (in-kind)Vehicles, travel, furnishings$85,000Combined with Crestfield channel ≈ $620,000 total
Other / Unidentified recipientsHospitality events, group travel$220,000
GRAND TOTAL — IN-KIND BENEFITS (21 entries)$630,000
Entries with NO supporting documentation12 of 2157.1% lacking documentation

[sheet: Wire Transfer Detail]

Wire Ref. No.

SECTION A: WIRES TO CRESTFIELD ADVISORY PARTNERS LTD. (Meridian Commercial Bank, BVI → First Mauritius Commercial Bank)

MCB-2019-0412Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2019-05-282019-05-30$95,000USDInv. CAP-2019-001 — Government relations advisoryCAP-2019-001First payment to Crestfield; wire originated BVI
MCB-2019-0587Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2019-08-222019-08-26$140,000USDInv. CAP-2019-002 — Permit facilitationCAP-2019-002
MCB-2019-0814Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2019-11-122019-11-14$185,000USDInv. CAP-2019-003 — Permit success fee + Q3–Q4 retainerCAP-2019-003Largest single wire to Crestfield
MCB-2020-0103Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2020-02-192020-02-21$155,000USDInv. CAP-2020-004 — Regulatory liaison EIA facilitationCAP-2020-004
MCB-2020-0298Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2020-04-282020-04-30$165,000USDInv. CAP-2020-005 — Permit success fee + Q1 retainerCAP-2020-005
MCB-2020-0521Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2020-08-052020-08-07$120,000USDInv. CAP-2020-006 — Stakeholder engagement Q2CAP-2020-006
MCB-2020-0789Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2020-11-242020-11-26$135,000USDInv. CAP-2020-007 — Q3–Q4 retainer + expensesCAP-2020-007
MCB-2021-0055Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2021-02-012021-02-03$110,000USDInv. CAP-2021-008 — Regulatory liaison Dembélé pre-applicationCAP-2021-008
MCB-2021-0267Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2021-04-262021-04-28$145,000USDInv. CAP-2021-009 — Dembélé community consultationsCAP-2021-009
MCB-2021-0401Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2021-06-182021-06-22$160,000USDInv. CAP-2021-010 — Permit facilitation Dembélé final submissionCAP-2021-010
MCB-2021-0612Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2021-09-032021-09-07$130,000USDInv. CAP-2021-011 — Permit success fee Dembélé + Q2–Q3 retainerCAP-2021-011Dual approval by Delacroix
MCB-2021-0834Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2021-12-152021-12-17$135,000USDInv. CAP-2021-012 — Q4 retainer + regulatory updatesCAP-2021-012
MCB-2022-0112Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2022-02-282022-03-02$150,000USDInv. CAP-2022-013 — Regulatory liaison Dembélé upgradeCAP-2022-013
MCB-2022-0378Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2022-06-032022-06-07$170,000USDInv. CAP-2022-014 — Q1–Q2 retainer + government consultationsCAP-2022-014
MCB-2022-0590Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2022-08-292022-08-31$155,000USDInv. CAP-2022-015 — Dembélé conversion + Q3 retainerCAP-2022-015
MCB-2022-0801Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2022-12-062022-12-08$135,000USDInv. CAP-2022-016 — Q4 retainer + expensesCAP-2022-016
MCB-2023-0048Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2023-01-242023-01-26$150,000USDInv. CAP-2023-017 — Permit facilitation Dembélé upgrade final reviewCAP-2023-017
MCB-2023-0254Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2023-04-112023-04-13$140,000USDInv. CAP-2023-018 — Permit success fee Dembélé upgrade + Q1 retainerCAP-2023-018
MCB-2023-0445Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2023-06-292023-07-03$105,000USDInv. CAP-2023-019 — Q2 retainer + Kousseri expansionCAP-2023-019
MCB-2023-0667Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2023-09-192023-09-21$120,000USDInv. CAP-2023-020 — Kousseri expansion Q3 retainerCAP-2023-020
MCB-2023-0889Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2023-12-222023-12-27$75,000USDInv. CAP-2023-021 — Q4 retainer + expensesCAP-2023-021
MCB-2024-0134Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2024-03-052024-03-07$120,000USDInv. CAP-2024-022 — Kousseri expansion final reviewCAP-2024-022
MCB-2024-0378Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2024-05-292024-05-31$100,000USDInv. CAP-2024-023 — Permit success fee Kousseri expansion + Q1–Q2 retainerCAP-2024-023Dual approval by Delacroix
MCB-2024-1103Meridian Commercial Bank7740-2281-0056Torchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd.First Mauritius Commercial BankMU-889-2247-01Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.2024-10-312024-11-04$115,000USDInv. CAP-2024-024 — Q3–Q4 retainerCAP-2024-024Final Crestfield payment
SECTION A SUBTOTAL — CRESTFIELD WIRES (24 transfers)$3,210,000

SECTION B: REGENCY INTERNATIONAL BANK DISBURSEMENTS — GL 7450 CASH WITHDRAWALS & IN-KIND BENEFIT PAYMENTS

RIB-2019-0291Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2019-06-122019-06-12$28,000USD equiv.Community development — Kousseri ProvinceGL7450-001Cash withdrawal; no recipient bank
RIB-2019-0447Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2019-09-252019-09-25$35,000USD equiv.Stakeholder gifts — mining license celebrationGL7450-002Post-Kousseri Mining License issuance
RIB-2019-0512Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2019-11-182019-11-18$22,000USD equiv.Community support — Kousseri mining areaGL7450-003Cash withdrawal
RIB-2019-0601Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Ganara Motors Ltd. — Commercial AccountGAN-5501-2288Ganara Motors Ltd.2019-11-052019-11-06$78,000USDVehicle purchase — Northpoint Enterprises Land Cruiser V8IKB-001Vehicle delivered to Kousseri Provincial Office / Col. Konaté
RIB-2019-0622Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2019-12-202019-12-20$15,000USD equiv.Year-end stakeholder giftsGL7450-004Cash withdrawal
RIB-2020-0045Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2020-01-152020-01-15$18,000USD equiv.Community engagement — Kousseri Q1GL7450-005Cash withdrawal
RIB-2020-0133Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2020-02-282020-02-28$25,000USD equiv.Local government liaison — environmental processGL7450-006Cash withdrawal; pre-environmental approval
RIB-2020-0188Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2020-03-202020-03-20$30,000USD equiv.Stakeholder engagement — environmental approvalGL7450-0077 days before environmental approval
RIB-2020-0211Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2020-04-032020-04-03$42,000USD equiv.Community support — environmental approvalGL7450-008Cash withdrawal; post-environmental approval
RIB-2020-0334Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2020-06-102020-06-10$15,000USD equiv.Community outreach — Kousseri Q2GL7450-009
RIB-2020-0351Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Atlas Travel Services — Commercial AccountGAN-6612-0091Atlas Travel Services2020-06-182020-06-19$24,500USDTravel — Libreville–Paris, 3 personsIKB-002Associates of Hon. Diallo
RIB-2020-0489Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2020-08-222020-08-22$20,000USD equiv.Local engagement — government relationsGL7450-010
RIB-2020-0521Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Atlas Travel Services — Commercial AccountGAN-6612-0091Atlas Travel Services2020-09-102020-09-11$18,500USDTravel — Libreville–London, Traoré + spouseIKB-003Personal travel for Amadou Traoré
RIB-2020-0612Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2020-10-302020-10-30$12,000USD equiv.Community relations — Q3GL7450-011
RIB-2020-0688Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2020-12-182020-12-18$18,000USD equiv.Year-end stakeholder giftsGL7450-012
RIB-2020-0701Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Grand Hotel Libreville — Commercial AccountGAN-7781-0034Grand Hotel Libreville2020-12-222020-12-23$15,000USDYear-end reception — government officialsIKB-004Hospitality event
RIB-2021-0078Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2021-01-282021-01-28$15,000USD equiv.Community outreach — Dembélé areaGL7450-013
RIB-2021-0155Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Ganara Motors Ltd. — Commercial AccountGAN-5501-2288Ganara Motors Ltd.2021-03-102021-03-11$52,000USDVehicle purchase — Northpoint Enterprises HiluxIKB-005Vehicle delivered to Ministry of Environment
RIB-2021-0167Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2021-03-152021-03-15$22,000USD equiv.Stakeholder engagement — Dembélé village consultationsGL7450-014
RIB-2021-0289Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2021-05-252021-05-25$28,000USD equiv.Community development — Dembélé pre-licenseGL7450-016
RIB-2021-0312Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.SkyBridge Aviation Ganara — Commercial AccountGAN-8890-1122SkyBridge Aviation Ganara2021-06-152021-06-16$12,000USDCharter flight — government delegationIKB-006
RIB-2021-0334Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2021-06-202021-06-20$32,000USD equiv.Government liaison — Dembélé explorationGL7450-01718 days before license issuance
RIB-2021-0401Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2021-07-202021-07-20$38,000USD equiv.Local engagement — Dembélé project areaGL7450-015Post-Dembélé license
RIB-2021-0456Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2021-09-102021-09-10$20,000USD equiv.Community relations — Dembélé post-licenseGL7450-018
RIB-2021-0523Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Ganara Motors Ltd. — Commercial AccountGAN-5501-2288Ganara Motors Ltd.2021-09-222021-09-23$65,000USDVehicle purchase — Northpoint Enterprises Land Cruiser PradoIKB-007Second vehicle to Konaté
RIB-2021-0578Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2021-11-052021-11-05$15,000USD equiv.Stakeholder outreach — Q4 DembéléGL7450-019
RIB-2021-0634Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2021-12-222021-12-22$18,000USD equiv.Year-end stakeholder giftsGL7450-020
RIB-2022-0033Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.La Résidence Restaurant — Commercial AccountGAN-9902-3344La Résidence Restaurant2022-01-202022-01-21$8,500USDPrivate dinner — Minister DialloIKB-008
RIB-2022-0089Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2022-02-082022-02-08$20,000USD equiv.Community development — Dembélé Q1GL7450-021
RIB-2022-0201Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.PowerGen Ganara SARL — Commercial AccountGAN-4401-5566PowerGen Ganara SARL2022-04-152022-04-16$18,000USDGenerator and solar panels — Konaté compoundIKB-010Delivered to personal residence
RIB-2022-0218Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2022-04-182022-04-18$25,000USD equiv.Stakeholder engagement — government consultationsGL7450-022
RIB-2022-0334Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2022-06-302022-06-30$18,000USD equiv.Local engagement — Dembélé conversionGL7450-023
RIB-2022-0401Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Atlas Travel Services — Commercial AccountGAN-6612-0091Atlas Travel Services2022-07-222022-07-23$36,000USDFamily vacation — Konaté family, Dakar–DubaiIKB-009Personal travel for Col. Konaté
RIB-2022-0445Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2022-08-252022-08-25$22,000USD equiv.Community relations — Kousseri Q3GL7450-024
RIB-2022-0512Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Atlas Travel Services — Commercial AccountGAN-6612-0091Atlas Travel Services2022-10-052022-10-06$16,000USDTravel — Libreville–Geneva, TraoréIKB-011Personal travel
RIB-2022-0556Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2022-10-152022-10-15$15,000USD equiv.Community outreach — DembéléGL7450-025
RIB-2022-0634Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Grand Hotel Libreville — Commercial AccountGAN-7781-0034Grand Hotel Libreville2022-12-182022-12-19$18,000USDYear-end reception — government officialsIKB-012
RIB-2022-0656Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2022-12-192022-12-19$20,000USD equiv.Year-end stakeholder giftsGL7450-026
RIB-2023-0055Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2023-01-252023-01-25$30,000USD equiv.Community support — Dembélé mining license processGL7450-02720 days before license upgrade
RIB-2023-0112Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2023-02-252023-02-25$35,000USD equiv.Stakeholder gifts — license upgrade celebrationGL7450-028Post-issuance
RIB-2023-0189Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.AutoPremium Ganara — Commercial AccountGAN-3301-7788AutoPremium Ganara2023-04-102023-04-11$62,000USDVehicle purchase — Nissan PatrolIKB-013For Hon. Diallo's office
RIB-2023-0234Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2023-05-102023-05-10$18,000USD equiv.Community engagement — Kousseri expansion Q2GL7450-029
RIB-2023-0312Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Atlas Travel Services — Commercial AccountGAN-6612-0091Atlas Travel Services2023-06-222023-06-23$28,000USDTravel — Libreville–Marrakech, Diallo familyIKB-015Personal vacation for Minister Diallo
RIB-2023-0345Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2023-06-282023-06-28$22,000USD equiv.Local engagement — Kousseri expansionGL7450-030
RIB-2023-0412Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2023-08-152023-08-15$15,000USD equiv.Community outreach — Kousseri Q3GL7450-031
RIB-2023-0467Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Le Palmier Restaurant — Commercial AccountGAN-2201-4455Le Palmier Restaurant2023-09-152023-09-16$6,500USDPrivate dinner — Kousseri officialsIKB-016
RIB-2023-0489Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2023-09-302023-09-30$20,000USD equiv.Stakeholder engagement — regulatory processGL7450-032
RIB-2023-0534Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2023-11-152023-11-15$25,000USD equiv.Stakeholder gifts — year-endGL7450-033
RIB-2023-0589Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2023-12-212023-12-21$15,000USD equiv.Year-end community supportGL7450-034
RIB-2023-0612Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.AutoPremium Ganara — Commercial AccountGAN-3301-7788AutoPremium Ganara2023-12-202023-12-21$95,000USDVehicle purchase — Mercedes-Benz GLEIKB-014Delivered to former Minister Diallo's residence
RIB-2024-0034Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.TechPro Ganara — Commercial AccountGAN-1101-9988TechPro Ganara2024-01-152024-01-16$12,000USDLaptop computers and office equipmentIKB-017Delivered to Kousseri Provincial Office
RIB-2024-0056Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2024-01-222024-01-22$20,000USD equiv.Community development — Kousseri expansion Q1GL7450-035
RIB-2024-0112Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2024-03-082024-03-08$28,000USD equiv.Stakeholder engagement — Kousseri expansion pre-permitGL7450-03626 days before permit
RIB-2024-0145Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.SkyBridge Aviation Ganara — Commercial AccountGAN-8890-1122SkyBridge Aviation Ganara2024-03-222024-03-23$10,000USDCharter flight — provincial delegationIKB-018
RIB-2024-0201Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2024-04-152024-04-15$32,000USD equiv.Community gifts — Kousseri expansion celebrationGL7450-037Post-permit celebration
RIB-2024-0234Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Grand Hotel Libreville — Commercial AccountGAN-7781-0034Grand Hotel Libreville2024-05-082024-05-09$12,000USDCelebration dinner — expansion permit, 30 guestsIKB-019
RIB-2024-0267Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2024-05-302024-05-30$15,000USD equiv.Community outreach — Kousseri Q2GL7450-038
RIB-2024-0312Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.HomeStyle Ganara — Commercial AccountGAN-5509-6677HomeStyle Ganara2024-06-102024-06-11$22,000USDFurniture — delivered to Traoré residenceIKB-020Personal delivery
RIB-2024-0334Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2024-06-252024-06-25$12,000USD equiv.Local engagement — Dembélé maintenanceGL7450-039
RIB-2024-0367Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2024-07-182024-07-18$15,000USD equiv.Community relations — Q3 supportGL7450-040
RIB-2024-0389Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.Atlas Travel Services — Commercial AccountGAN-6612-0091Atlas Travel Services2024-07-252024-07-26$16,000USDTravel — Libreville–Istanbul, Traoré familyIKB-021Last in-kind before whistleblower
RIB-2024-0412Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2024-08-052024-08-05$18,000USD equiv.Community development — Kousseri expansionGL7450-041Last withdrawal pre-whistleblower
RIB-2024-0445Regency International BankGAN-4419-8837Torchlight Ganara Mining S.A.N/A — Cash WithdrawalN/ACash — Raymond Osei-Bonsu2024-09-122024-09-12$10,000USD equiv.Community outreach — ongoing supportGL7450-042Post-whistleblower; reduced amount
SECTION B SUBTOTAL — GL 7450 Cash Withdrawals (42 entries)$890,000
SECTION B SUBTOTAL — In-Kind Benefit Payments (21 entries)$630,000
SECTION B TOTAL — Regency International Bank Disbursements$1,520,000
GRAND TOTAL — ALL OUTFLOWS IN INVESTIGATION SCOPE$4,730,000Crestfield ($3,210,000) + Cash ($890,000) + In-Kind ($630,000)
Estimated Legitimate Crestfield Services$800,000
Estimated Crestfield Diversion$2,410,000$3,210,000 − $800,000
Total Outflows (Including Legitimate Portion)$5,530,000$4,730,000 suspect + $800,000 legitimate

[sheet: Payment-Permit Timeline Correla]

Event No.DateEvent TypeEvent DescriptionAmount (USD)Associated Permit / License No.Days Relative to Nearest Permit IssuancePayment ChannelApproved ByCumulative Payments Within 60-Day Pre-Permit Window (USD)Notes
12017-03-15Key Personnel EventTorchlight Ganara Holdings Ltd. incorporated in BVIN/AN/AHolding company for Ganaran operations
22018-06-22Key Personnel EventGerald R. Vandermeer appointed CEO, Torchlight Mining Corp.N/AN/A
32018-11-03Key Personnel EventMarcus Delacroix appointed VP, Africa OperationsN/AN/AKey investigation subject
42019-02-07Key Personnel EventRaymond Osei-Bonsu hired as Country Manager, TGMN/AN/AKey investigation subject
52019-04-12Key Personnel EventGovernment Relations Advisory Agreement executed between TGH and Crestfield Advisory Partners Ltd.AllCrestfieldMarcus Delacroix / Raymond Osei-BonsuNo competitive selection; Renard personally introduced by Delacroix
62019-05-28Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2019-001 paid — regulatory liaison retainer$95,000KCC-2019-0047-109CrestfieldOsei-Bonsu$95,000
72019-06-12GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — community development, Kousseri Province$28,000KCC-2019-0047-94TGM CashOsei-Bonsu
82019-07-16GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — Kousseri pre-permit community support$15,000KCC-2019-0047-60TGM CashOsei-BonsuEdge of 60-day window
92019-08-22Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2019-002 paid — permit facilitation$140,000KCC-2019-0047-23CrestfieldOsei-Bonsu$235,000Within 30 days of Kousseri Mining License issuance
102019-09-14Permit IssuanceKOUSSERI MINING LICENSE (KCC-2019-0047) ISSUED — 25-year license, 14,200 hectaresKCC-2019-00470N/AMinistry of Mines & Natural Resources; issued ~4 months faster than statutory average
112019-09-25GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — stakeholder gifts, mining license celebration$35,000KCC-2019-0047+11TGM CashOsei-BonsuPost-issuance payment; correlates to Col. Konaté
122019-11-05In-Kind BenefitNorthpoint Enterprises Land Cruiser V8 — delivered to Kousseri Provincial Office (Col. Konaté)$78,000KCC-2019-0047+52In-KindMensah / Osei-BonsuPersonal use by Konaté per witness statements
132019-11-12Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2019-003 paid — success fee + Q3–Q4 retainer$185,000KCC-2019-0047+59CrestfieldOsei-BonsuLargest single Crestfield invoice
142019-11-18GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — community support, Kousseri mining area$22,000KCC-2019-0047+65TGM CashOsei-Bonsu
152019-12-20GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — year-end stakeholder gifts$15,000KCC-2019-0047+97TGM CashOsei-BonsuYear-end pattern
162020-01-15GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — community engagement, Kousseri Q1$18,000ENV-KCC-2020-113-71TGM CashOsei-Bonsu
172020-02-19Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2020-004 paid — regulatory liaison EIA facilitation$155,000ENV-KCC-2020-113-36CrestfieldOsei-Bonsu$155,000Within 60-day window of Environmental Approval
182020-02-28GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — local government liaison, environmental process$25,000ENV-KCC-2020-113-27TGM CashOsei-BonsuWithin 30 days
192020-03-20GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — stakeholder engagement, environmental approval facilitation$30,000ENV-KCC-2020-113-7TGM CashOsei-Bonsu7 days before environmental approval
202020-03-27Permit IssuanceKOUSSERI ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVAL (ENV-KCC-2020-113) ISSUEDENV-KCC-2020-1130N/AMinistry of Environment; approved by Amadou Traoré
212020-04-03GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — community support, environmental approval process$42,000ENV-KCC-2020-113+7TGM CashOsei-BonsuPost-issuance payment
222020-04-28Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2020-005 paid — success fee + Q1 retainer$165,000ENV-KCC-2020-113+32CrestfieldOsei-BonsuPost-issuance success fee
232020-06-10GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — community outreach, Kousseri Q2$15,000N/ATGM CashOsei-Bonsu
242020-06-18In-Kind BenefitFlights Libreville–Paris for associates of Hon. Diallo$24,500N/AIn-KindOsei-BonsuPersonal travel; no business purpose
252020-08-05Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2020-006 paid — stakeholder engagement Q2$120,000N/ACrestfieldOsei-Bonsu
262020-08-22GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — local engagement, government relations$20,000N/ATGM CashOsei-Bonsu
272020-09-10In-Kind BenefitFlights Libreville–London for Amadou Traoré + spouse$18,500N/AIn-KindOsei-BonsuPersonal travel for environmental director
282020-10-30GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — community relations Q3$12,000N/ATGM CashOsei-Bonsu
292020-11-24Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2020-007 paid — Q3–Q4 retainer + expenses$135,000N/ACrestfieldOsei-Bonsu
302020-12-18GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — year-end stakeholder gifts$18,000N/ATGM CashOsei-Bonsu
312020-12-22In-Kind BenefitYear-end reception — Kousseri Provincial Government officials$15,000N/AIn-KindOsei-Bonsu
322021-01-28GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — community outreach, Dembélé area$15,000DRE-2021-0092-161TGM CashOsei-Bonsu

[sheet: Payment-Permit Timeline Correla1]

Event No.DateEvent TypeEvent DescriptionAmount (USD)Associated Permit / License No.Days Relative to Nearest Permit IssuancePayment ChannelApproved ByCumulative Payments Within 60-Day Pre-Permit Window (USD)Notes
332021-02-01Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2021-008 paid — regulatory liaison Dembélé pre-application$110,000DRE-2021-0092-157CrestfieldOsei-BonsuEarly-stage Dembélé payments
342021-03-10In-Kind BenefitNorthpoint Enterprises Hilux pickup — delivered to Ministry of Environment (Amadou Traoré)$52,000DRE-2021-0092-120In-KindMensahVehicle delivered before Dembélé license application submitted
352021-03-15GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — stakeholder engagement, Dembélé village consultations$22,000DRE-2021-0092-115TGM CashOsei-Bonsu
362021-04-26Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2021-009 paid — Dembélé community consultations$145,000DRE-2021-0092-73CrestfieldOsei-BonsuWithin 90-day window
372021-05-25GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — community development, Dembélé pre-license support$28,000DRE-2021-0092-44TGM CashOsei-Bonsu$28,000Within 60-day window
382021-06-15In-Kind BenefitCharter flight Libreville–Dembélé for government delegation (6 persons)$12,000DRE-2021-0092-23In-KindOsei-BonsuIncludes family members of officials
392021-06-18Crestfield InvoiceInv. CAP-2021-010 paid — permit facilitation Dembélé final submission$160,000DRE-2021-0092-20CrestfieldOsei-Bonsu$200,000Within 30 days of Dembélé license issuance
402021-06-20GL 7450 WithdrawalCash withdrawal — government liaison, Dembélé exploration area$32,000DRE-2021-0092-18TGM CashOsei-Bonsu18 days before license issuance
412021-07-08Permit IssuanceDEMBÉLÉ EXPLORATION LICENSE (DRE-2021-0092) ISSUED — 5-year, 8,750 hect