03.11.2026 23:41
In the investigation launched in Indonesia over the allegation that President Prabowo Subianto was illegally wiretapped, 3 senior police officials were detained. The suspects, who worked in presidential and police units, were alleged to have illegally wiretapped many people, from state officials to politicians and from journalists to businesspeople. Within the scope of the investigation, 11 mobile phones, one tablet, and 4 USB drives were seized.
Allegations of illegal wiretapping, which are claimed to have targeted even the President, have paved the way for a wide-ranging investigation in Indonesia. Within the investigation extending to the upper ranks of the police force, detention orders were enforced against 3 police officials.
THEY WERE SERVING IN THE PRESIDENCY AND POLICE
Asep Safrudin, an official of the Indonesian National Police, gave striking information about the investigation at a press conference he held. Safrudin announced that 3 senior police officials are being investigated on charges of illegal wiretapping, unauthorized access to electronic systems, and deleting electronic data. Stating that the suspects served in the Presidency and police units, Safrudin reported that the suspects were taken into custody and brought to the detention center affiliated with the National Police General Directorate. The fact that individuals serving in critical state institutions are at the center of the investigation made the scope of the wiretapping allegations even more striking.
WIRETAPPING ALLEGATION EXTENDING FROM THE PRESIDENT TO JOURNALISTS
In the investigation, it was claimed that not only President Prabowo Subianto but also many people from different professions and duty groups were targeted. It was alleged that improper wiretapping activities were carried out over the phone numbers of state officials, politicians, media members, community leaders, civil society organization activists, and businesspeople. Safrudin explained the charges brought against the suspects with these words: "It is alleged that the suspects carried out improper or illegal wiretapping activities on the phone numbers of the Indonesian President, state officials, political figures, media members, community leaders, civil society organization activists, and businessmen."
11 PHONES, ONE TABLET AND 4 USB FLASH DRIVES SEIZED
Within the scope of the investigation conducted by the Indonesian police, electronic devices linked to the suspects were also taken under examination. The authorities announced that 11 mobile phones, one tablet, and 4 USB flash drives, which were considered to be evidence, were seized.