Jakarta (The Indonesian News) – President Prabowo Subianto has ordered National Police Chief Gen. Suyudi Ario Seto to conduct a full investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping targeting the president, government officials, businesspeople, and prominent figures from nongovernmental organizations.
Prabowo instructed the police to handle the case in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, ensuring that the investigation is objective and transparent. The directive was issued after the police chief briefed the president on the progress of the investigation.
“The president has instructed the police chief to ensure that this process is handled properly, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and as objectively as possible, with nothing concealed,” State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said at a news conference at the State Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The president also emphasized that the investigation must not disrupt the police force’s ability to carry out its duties, particularly its responsibility to serve the public.
“We have also coordinated with the police chief to ensure that public services provided by the police remain entirely unaffected,” Prasetyo said.
Prasetyo said Prabowo was deeply concerned about the alleged wiretapping, describing the matter as a serious issue because of its potential implications for national interests and security.
Information concerning the president and other state officials, he said, is highly sensitive. If misused, it could threaten the country’s interests and sovereignty.
Prasetyo also suggested that the alleged operation could amount to an act of treason.
“We believe that what has been done may already fall into a category that could be considered an act of treason. It could also constitute an act that threatens national security and interests, including the safety of the country’s leaders,” he said.
Nevertheless, Prasetyo urged the public not to be alarmed. He explained that lawful interception is governed by specific procedures and legal provisions, including laws and regulations issued by the National Police.
“Interception procedures are in fact regulated under the laws and regulations in force. We therefore want to reassure the public that there is no need for concern. These actions were carried out by certain individuals,” he said.
Source: Press Release of the Government Communications Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (Bakom RI)
