What to know about the presidential wiretapping scandal rocking Indonesia
Summary
Indonesian authorities are investigating an alleged wiretapping operation that may have targeted President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures. Four people have been named as suspects, including Prabowo’s former chief of staff, while officials say the probe is a law-enforcement matter and the motive remains unclear.Key Facts
- Authorities say the alleged surveillance used the police electronic system for intercepting communications without required procedures.
- Investigators believe the alleged wiretapping may have begun in 2025, when Listyo Sigit Prabowo was national police chief.
- Listyo and two senior police officers were arrested on Tuesday; Listyo was dismissed as presidential chief of staff after his arrest.
- Police named a fourth suspect, Slamet Uliandi, on Thursday, but did not detain him because of his health after a stroke.
- Authorities said alleged targets included politicians, journalists, representatives of non-governmental organizations and businesspeople.
- A presidential spokesperson said the alleged use of sensitive information could amount to treason, which carries penalties including life imprisonment or death in Indonesia.
- The allegations have emerged amid reports of a growing rift between Prabowo and former president Joko Widodo, who backed Prabowo in the 2024 election.
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