WorldUpdated November 4

3 Indonesian police officials arrested in wiretap probe.

Saudi Gazette reported that Indonesian police arrested three senior officials on suspicion of illegally intercepting communications belonging to President Prabowo Subianto and other public figures. Police said the alleged interceptions took place in 2025 and 2026. The suspects included Listyo Sigit Prabowo, then the president’s chief of staff, who is not related to the president; Ahrie Sonta Nasution, head of the police legal division; and Eko Hadi Santoso, a senior instructor at a police training institute. Police said investigators had questioned witnesses and seized electronic devices. The allegations remained unresolved as the inquiry continued, and authorities had not disclosed a motive. Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra said investigators had found no indication of treason.

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