The Fort Worth Press - Indonesian Police Gather Evidence for Treason Charges in President's Wiretapping Case

Indonesian authorities have collected sufficient preliminary evidence to pursue treason charges against four suspects in connection with the alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto, national police officials confirmed on Thursday.

Addressing the media, national police official Asep Safrudin stated that "intensive" inquiries would be conducted to advance the case. The investigation has identified four senior officers as primary suspects, including Listyo Sigit Prabowo, the former head of the Indonesian National Police and current chief of staff to President Prabowo.

Listyo Sigit Prabowo is widely recognized as a loyal supporter of Joko Widodo, the nation’s former president and predecessor to the current administration. The allegations have exposed deepening political fissures between President Prabowo and his predecessor, who previously served as his sponsor during his rise to power.

During a parliamentary hearing on Thursday, lawmakers urged Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto to identify the individuals who instructed Listyo Sigit Prabowo to execute the alleged wiretapping. Politicians also demanded an investigation into the potential political motivations behind the act, seeking clarity on whether the surveillance was part of a broader power struggle within the government.

The treason charges represent a significant escalation in the probe, which has drawn intense public and legislative attention due to the high-ranking status of the suspects and their close ties to the country's most powerful political figures.

C.Dean--TFWP