Indonesian President's Chief of Staff Fired Over Alleged Wiretapping

Al Jazeera · world

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has dismissed his chief of staff, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, over allegations of illegal wiretapping. The government described the actions as potentially "treasonous" and endangering state interests. Prabowo, who previously served as National Police chief for five years, allegedly conducted the wiretapping with two other police officers between last year and this year. They are also accused of attempting to delete intercepted communications. The motive behind the alleged wiretapping remains undetermined.