Indonesia Arrests Ex-Police Chief over Alleged Illegal Wiretapping of President, Officials
Authorities arrested three suspects after investigators said Prabowo’s phone was tapped without legal basis, and police seized 11 mobile phones and other evidence.
- On Wednesday, President Prabowo Subianto fired his chief of staff, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, a day after the former police general was arrested for allegedly wiretapping the President's telephone.
- Presidential spokesman Prasetyo Hadi alleged the wiretapping may constitute "treason," stating actions "endanger the security of the interests of the state, including jeopardising the safety of the country's leader."
- Gen. Asep Safrudin reported suspects acted "without any legal basis or without any investigative or inquiry process in accordance with applicable laws." Police seized 11 mobile phones, an iPad and four flash drives.
- Two other senior police officers were arrested alongside the former chief of staff, with Justice Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra confirming the suspects face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
- Investigators noted the wiretapping allegedly began in 2025 and the process remains at an early stage; authorities are examining 10 witnesses to clarify the operation's purpose.
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Mahfud MD Says Illegal Wiretapping Case Drags Former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Into Treason
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Indonesian police say they have arrested three people suspected of wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto. The Justice Minister stated that one of them is an active-duty police general, and other high-ranking police officers are also involved. AFP reports that senior criminal investigation official Asep Safrudin identified the three suspects only by their initials LSP, ASN, and EH, stating they are currently under investigation for allegedly wi…
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