Kamogelo Olaitan
Former Intelligence boss Arthur Fraser laid criminal charges against President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Rosebank police station on Wednesday.
In a statement issued by Fraser on Wednesday, the charges emanate from the alleged theft of over $4 million (R62 million) in cash he alleges was hidden at Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala farm in Bela-Bela, Limpopo.
Fraser claims that he has provided police with evidence showing that Ramaphosa “concealed the crime” from the SAPS and SARS and that the suspected thieves had been kidnapped and interrogated.
According to Fraser, Ramaphosa conspired with “criminals” who were colluding with his domestic workers.
“The evidence I provide shows that the said burglary took place on 9 February 2020. This conduct of the President and those involved constitutes a breach of, inter alia, the Prevention of Organized Crime Act, No. 121 of 1998 (POCA*) and the Prevention of Corrupt Activities Act No. 12 of 2004 (“the Corruption Act*).” the statement read.
“The details of the charges and the supporting evidence, including photographs, bank accounts, video footage and names are contained in my statement filed with the Rosebank Police Station,” he added.
“I trust that the police and the prosecuting authorities will investigate this matter without fear or favour, I also trust that the President will take the nation into his confidence and accept or deny that the events I describe in my affidavit occurred on his property,” concluded Fraser.
The charges include defeating the ends of justice, kidnapping and bribery.
