International · 3 sources combined
Indonesian president wiretapping suspected
Former police chief among three charged
In short
Indonesia's police investigative agency has designated three people, including a former national police chief, as suspects in a wiretapping case.
Investigation found that phone numbers of President Prabowo, politicians, journalists, media figures, and business executives were targets of illegal surveillance.
The ruling party and civic groups demanded thorough investigation to reveal the masterminds behind the case.
Key facts
| When | The wiretapping occurred between 2025 and 2026. |
|---|---|
| Who | Indonesia's police investigative bureau designated three active-duty generals, including former National Police Chief Listio Sigit, as suspects. |
| What | They are accused of illegally wiretapping phone numbers of President Prabowo, politicians, journalists, civic groups, and business executives. |
| How | They allegedly registered numbers in the legal wiretapping management system without verification procedures, and are suspected of attempting to delete records in October. |
What it means for me
Though a foreign political incident, it warrants attention as a matter of trust in the state agency's wiretapping system.
