R11.4 billion
Total financial exposure
Former SSA Director-General and Correctional Services Commissioner. The IGI found he established the Principal Agent Network without proper authorization. The Zondo Commission recommended criminal investigation. Filed the Phala Phala criminal complaint against President Ramaphosa in June 2022, widely seen as politically motivated retaliation.
Former SSA Director-General and Correctional Services Commissioner. Central figure in the abuse of intelligence services during the Zuma era. Established the Principal Agent Network that operated outside oversight, consuming billions. Filed the Phala Phala criminal complaint against President Ramaphosa.
Pain points connected to Arthur Fraser's documented incidents
National Commissioner
Department of Correctional Services
2018-04 – 2023-03(appointed)
Director-General
State Security Agency
2016-01 – 2018-02(appointed)
Deputy Director-General (Operations)
State Security Agency
2009-01 – 2015-12(appointed)
As Minister of State Security, held political oversight responsibility over Fraser's SSA but failed to exercise proper oversight.
As minister, held oversight over the SSA during the period when Fraser was establishing the PAN and parallel structures.
Together with Fraser, tried to derail IGI investigations into SSA corruption according to Inspector-General Dintwe testimony.
As minister, held oversight over the SSA during the period when Fraser was establishing the PAN and parallel structures.
Together with Fraser, tried to derail IGI investigations into SSA corruption according to Inspector-General Dintwe testimony.
As minister, held oversight over the SSA during the period when Fraser was establishing the PAN and parallel structures.
As Minister of State Security, held political oversight responsibility over Fraser's SSA but failed to exercise proper oversight.
As minister, held oversight over the SSA during the period when Fraser was establishing the PAN and parallel structures.
As Minister of State Security, held political oversight responsibility over Fraser's SSA but failed to exercise proper oversight.
As Minister of State Security, held political oversight responsibility over Fraser's SSA but failed to exercise proper oversight.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Together with Fraser, tried to derail IGI investigations into SSA corruption according to Inspector-General Dintwe testimony.
As Minister of State Security, held political oversight responsibility over Fraser's SSA but failed to exercise proper oversight.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Together with Fraser, tried to derail IGI investigations into SSA corruption according to Inspector-General Dintwe testimony.
As minister, held oversight over the SSA during the period when Fraser was establishing the PAN and parallel structures.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Together with Fraser, tried to derail IGI investigations into SSA corruption according to Inspector-General Dintwe testimony.
As Minister of State Security, held political oversight responsibility over Fraser's SSA but failed to exercise proper oversight.
As Minister of State Security, held political oversight responsibility over Fraser's SSA but failed to exercise proper oversight.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
As Minister of State Security, held political oversight responsibility over Fraser's SSA but failed to exercise proper oversight.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.
Appointed to SSA by Zuma. The PAN reportedly operated to serve Zuma's political interests. Fraser remained aligned with the Zuma faction.