Exhibit PX 0076 — No. 1:20-cv-00658 (E.D. Va., Dkt. 150-30, filed 05/20/21)

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This is an email chain of March 25 and 26, 2020 at Chain Bridge Bank (Exhibit PX 0076, CBB00002725), under the subject "Re: $450 Million wire came in". Peter G. Fitzgerald writes to John J. Brough to put the money in place once it is determined to be legitimate, wondering if Brough should ask regulators for guidance, and Brough replies "Unbelievable. We are going to try to contact the sender." In earlier emails Mike Gula says no money had been sent to China, and David M. Evinger writes "Nothing received. Fed closes at 6:00 EST for all processing."

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From: Peter G, Fitzgerald <PFitzgerald@chainbridgebank.coni> 3900
Sent on: Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:12:19 PM.
To: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>

Subject: Re: $450 Million wire came in
Attachments: image001.png (126.18 KB)

Please put the money m ICS as soon as you determmne this money is legitimate.
I wonder if you should ask for guidance from regulators.

Peter G. Fitzgerald
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
703-748-7381

On Mar 26, 2020, at 12:05 PM, John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.con?> wrote:

Unbelievable. We are going to try to contact the sender.

John

John J. Brough

Chief Executive Officer

Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-7384 Direct
(703) 748-2005 Main
(703) 216-5477 Cell
(703) 748-2007 Fax

1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101

From: Heather Schoeppe <HSchoeppe @chainbridgebank.com>

Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2020 12:03 PM

To: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>; Tsega Yohannes <TYohannes@chainbridgebank.com>; Betsy Sharon <bsharon@chainbridgebank.com>; Nancy E. Kelly
<NKelly@chainbridgebank.com>

Cc: David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>; Thais Ribeiro <tribeiro@chainbridgebank.com>; Mike Richardson <mrichardson@chainbridgebank.com>; Joanna Williamson
<jwilliamson@chainbridgebank.com>

Subject: RE: Contact Info

Wire has been received.

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Exhibit

PX 0076

CONFIDENTIAL CBB00002725
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Heather Schoeppe

Senior Vice President and Branch Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.

(703) 748-2005 Office

(703) 748-7383 Direct

(703) 748-2007 Fax

1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101

www.chainbridgebank.com

Privileged

CONFIDENTIAL CBB00002726
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Privileged

From: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:18 PM

To: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>; David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

no, we have not sent the money to china but when we do this is where we are sending it. please let me know if you have any questions

From: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>

Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:17 PM

To: 'Mike Gula' <mike@blueflame.agency>; David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info

Mike,
Just one question. Did yousend any money to China or others as a “fee” for these transactions?

John

John J. Brough
Chief Executive Officer
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-7384 Direct
(703) 748-2005 Main
(703) 216-5477 Cell
(703) 748-2007 Fax

1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101

www.chainbridgebank.com

From: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:10 PM
To: David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>

Ce: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. |

ok, thank you

From: David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 6:04 PM
To: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>

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Ce: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com> 3903
Subject: RE: Contact Info

Nothing received. Fed closes at 6:00 EST for all processing.

David M. Evinger
President & Chief Credit Officer
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.

(703) 748-7389 Direct

(703) 593-1672 Cell

From: Mike Gula <mike@blueflame.agency>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:42 PM

To: David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Ce: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Contact Info

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do notclick links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.

can you check on your end about the wire. my partner was with the CA percurrent officer when he hit send

thanks so much

From: David M. Evinger <DEvinger@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:17 PM

To: mike@blueflame.agency

Ce: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>

Subject: Contact Info
Mike:
Thank you for taking our call. We look forward to receiving your information related to these contracts. My colleague John is copied on this email.

Best regards,

David M. Evinger
President & Chief Credit Officer
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.

NMLS #: 405543 (Lender)

NMLS #: 407879 (Individual)
(703) 748-7389 Direct

(703) 748-2005 Main

(703) 593-1672 Cell

(703) 748-2007 Fax

1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101

chainbridgebank.com

CONFIDENTIAL CBB00002728
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Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords, PINs, social security numbers, account numbers, debit or credit card numbers)
through e-mail. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on any links, or open any attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to

rtphishin ainbrid k.com or through our website immediately. Visit https://www.chainbridgebank.cony/security-center for ways to help protect yourself online.

Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privileged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

Secunty Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords, PINs, social security numbers, account numbers, debit or credit card numbers)
through e-mail. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on any links, or open any attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to
reportphishing@chainbridgebank.com or through our website immediately. Visit https:/Awwwv.chainbridgebank.com/secunty-center for ways to help protect yourself online.

Confidentiality Notice: The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments may be legally privleged and confidential. If you are not an intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

Security Notice: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. will never solicit personal or confidential information (such as passwords, PINs, social security numbers, account numbers, debit or credit card numbers)

through e-mail. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to be from Chain Bridge Bank please do not reply, click on any links, or open any attachments. Instead, report the suspicious email to
reportphishing@chainbridgebank.com or through our website immediately. Visit https://www.chainbridgebank.com/secunty-center for ways to help protect yourself online.

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