Indonesian president sacks chief of staff over wiretapping scandal
President Prabowo Subianto fired his chief of staff in Jakarta on Wednesday following an arrest related to illegal wiretapping allegations.
Arrest and dismissal details
Listyo Sigit Prabowo was among three senior police officers detained on Tuesday for allegedly tapping phones since last year. The president dismissed the former national police chief after his arrest on Wednesday. Government officials stated that the surveillance activities could amount to treason.
Security measures and accusations
Military forces mobilized thousands of troops in the capital to boost security stability. Presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi warned that the actions endangered state security and national interests. The scandal involves illegal monitoring of journalists, politicians, and business people alongside government officials.
Political context and rift
The incident occurs as political intrigue grows amid a widening rift between Prabowo and former backer Joko Widodo. Listyo was known as a loyalist of the outgoing president before his recent appointment. Public discontent over spending policies and investor confidence issues also pressure the current administration.
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- South China Morning Post
- Dawn
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