Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
Summary
Indonesian police named a fourth suspect in an alleged attempt to wiretap President Prabowo Subianto. Investigators say the suspect approved the interception and deletion of records; he has not been detained because of a health condition. The case has heightened tensions around Prabowo’s relationship with former president Joko Widodo, while police continue their investigation.Key Facts
- Police identified the fourth suspect by the initials SU; local media named him as Slamet Uliandi.
- Investigators said SU led the investigation agency’s information and technology unit from 2021 to 2026 and approved the wiretapping.
- Police said SU was not detained because of a health condition.
- Three senior police officials were arrested earlier in the week, including former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
- Police said they had questioned 13 police officers and five criminal and information technology experts.
- The national police chief formed a special team to investigate the case.
- Lawmakers are considering an inquiry into Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka’s eligibility.
- Thousands of troops were deployed after the wiretapping revelations, but Jakarta remained calm on Thursday and Friday.
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