ILLEGAL TELEPHONE SCANDAL AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF THE INDONESIAN STATE

A close associate of former president Joko Widodo, ex-police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, is suspected of having orchestrated illegal wiretaps targeting current president Prabowo Subianto, politicians, journalists, and businessmen. Arrested along with two high-ranking police officials, he was dismissed from his position as presidential chief of staff. Authorities cite a possible threat to national security, while the motives behind the operation remain unknown.