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Former Indonesian Police Chief Arrested Over President Wiretapping

Published 7h ago · Latest report 4h ago · Arrest

Affects Indonesia · Covered in 3 countries

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Former Indonesian police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo was arrested for allegedly wiretapping the president.

Indonesian authorities arrested three individuals, including the former national police chief, for allegedly intercepting communications belonging to President Prabowo Subianto. The arrests follow a recent government reshuffle that removed the former police chief from his post. Investigators continue to probe the security breach surrounding the presidential office.

The suspectsThree individuals face detention under allegations of unauthorized phone interception targeting the head of state.
The backgroundThe former police chief was moved to a presidential staff role during an administrative shakeup.

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Phone security breaches involving top leadership strike at the core of national governance and institutional stability. Such high-profile arrests highlight intense political rivalries and security vulnerabilities within state apparatuses.

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Indonesian authorities have arrested three people, including a former national police chief, in connection with the illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto.

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