The department also reported that the Hawks would protect any witnesses that came up with any evidence to make a strong case for the government. There were incidents of intimidation by the community committee members against witnesses, hence the mitigation process failed. The applicants of the court order were middle-income groups. The department reported that it worked well with the councillor since day one and that his house was under surveillance by the Hawks. On Thursday, 15 November 2012, the department met with the Banking Insurance and Securities Association (BISA) and out of 168 people, BISA reported 10 people as having loans and the department would request the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Unit and the Hawks to work together on the matter.