By: Natasha Archary
The Presidency has responded to Arthur Fraser’s claims, saying there is no basis of criminal conduct.
Fraser, the former State Security Agency Director-General opened a criminal case at the Rosebank Police Station on Wednesday, 1 June.
In his statement, Fraser claimed the president is responsible for the alleged theft of almost $4 million or R62 million, which was stolen from Ramaphosa’s Limpopo farm.
According to Fraser, there is evidence to support the charges, including photographs, bank accounts, video footage and names that accompany his police statement.
“The charges emanate from the theft of millions of US dollars, (in excess of four million US dollars) concealed within the premises of the President’s Phala Phala farm in Waterberg, Limpopo, by criminals who were colluding with his domestic worker. They also include defeating the ends of justice, kidnapping of suspects, their interrogation on his property and bribery.”
Fraser claims that not only was the money stolen with the president’s knowledge but that he withheld this from relevant authorities.
However, the Presidency said that while a robbery at the farm can be confirmed, the money stolen came from the sale of game.
Maintaining that there is no basis of criminal conduct, Presidency claims Ramaphosa was not in the country at the time of the said incident but that he will fully comply with any investigation.
“President Ramaphosa remains resolute in leading the fight against corruption, restoring the integrity and capability of public institutions and overcoming the legacy of state capture, and will not be deterred by disinformation campaigns.”
The Presidency responds to Arthur Fraser’s claims
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