Indonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping president
Police say investigators seized 11 mobile phones, an iPad and four flash drives as they probe alleged illegal interceptions of dozens of prominent figures.
- Indonesian police detained three senior police generals for suspected illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and others.
- Asep Safrudin of the National Police announced that the suspects are being investigated for unauthorized communication interception and data deletion.
- The detained generals include Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Insp. Gen. Ahrie Sonta Nasution, and Insp. Gen. Eko Hadi Santoso.
- Investigators found no indication of treason in the case as the inquiry continues.
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Indonesia president sacks his chief of staff for alleged wiretapping
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sacked his chief of staff on Wednesday for what his office said could be treason, a day after his arrest with two top police officers on suspicion of wiretapping the president, cabinet ministers and others.
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Indonesia govt says ex-police chief may have committed 'treason' by wiretapping president
Listyo Sigit Prabowo has been fired from his latest post as presidential chief of staff, and was arrested on Tuesday with two other senior police officials for allegedly spying on his boss and other high-profile individuals. "What was done may have fallen into the category of being considered as leading to treason," presidential spokesman Prasetyo Hadi told reporters in Jakarta on Wednesday. "This also constitutes actions that endanger the secur…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto dismissed his chief of staff, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, who was detained in connection with the illegal wiretapping of his and other senior government officials' phones. Presidential spokesman Prasetyo Hadi stated that the wiretapping activities could be considered "treason," adding that national security may have been jeopardized.
The Indonesian government indicates that former National Police Chief Listiyo Sigit Prabowo, who was arrested in connection with the wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and several other key figures, may face charges of treason.
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