Indonesia Reacts to Alleged Wiretapping of President Prabowo

Indonesian authorities and political leaders respond to the alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto involving former police officials.

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Nov 6, 2026 - 08:30 Updated: Nov 11, 2026 - 14:04
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Indonesia Reacts to Alleged Wiretapping of President Prabowo
Indonesian government and security officials addressing the press

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JAKARTA — The case of alleged illegal wiretapping targeting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and several high-ranking state officials continues to draw widespread attention from various circles. According to media reports, the police have named several suspects in this high-profile case.

As cited from the Indonesian news portal Republika on Wednesday (Nov 4, 2026, UTC+7), National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim Polri) Head Comr. Gen. Asep Safrudin revealed that the investigation into this alleged criminal wiretapping implicates former National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo and several other high-ranking police officials. The wiretapping allegedly took place between 2025 and 2026, targeting important telephone numbers, including that of the Indonesian President.

Calls for Thorough Investigation and Political Party Reactions

Responding to the matter, Secretary-General of the Golkar Party Central Executive Board Muhammad Sarmuji stated that his party fully supports the police's steps to investigate the case thoroughly and transparently. Quoted from a Republika report on Thursday (Nov 5, 2026, UTC+7), Sarmuji considered illegal wiretapping against the head of state to be a very severe violation that endangers democratic principles.

Additionally, Sarmuji mentioned receiving information regarding six to seven political party chairpersons who were also targeted for wiretapping. However, he did not detail the identities of the party leaders or the source of the information. Regarding alleged involvement in treason efforts, the Golkar Party has completely left the matter to the legal evidentiary process within the police.

Meanwhile, the Presidential Palace, through Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi, as reported by CNN Indonesia, categorized the wiretapping crime as a form of treason (makar). The government reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the prevailing laws against all involved parties.

Legal Proceedings and Response from the 7th Indonesian President

In legal enforcement developments, CNN Indonesia reported that the Bareskrim Polri has named three police personnel as suspects: former National Police Chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Head of the Police Legal Division Insp. Gen. Ahrie Sonta Nasution, and Principal Police Educator TK1 Sespim Lemdiklat Polri Insp. Gen. Eko Hadi Santoso. The suspects are charged under provisions related to the Criminal Code (KUHP) and the Electronic Information and Transactions (ITE) Law.

Regarding the association of the 7th President of Indonesia Joko Widodo with this case—due to his appointment of Listyo Sigit as National Police Chief on January 27, 2021—Jokowi gave a brief response when met at the East Jakarta District Court on Thursday (Nov 5, 2026, UTC+7). Quoted by CNN Indonesia and BBC News Indonesia, Jokowi stated that all parties should follow the existing legal process.

"We should all follow the existing legal process," Jokowi stated briefly.

On the other hand, political observers and researchers highlighted the power dynamics and elite political maneuvering accompanying the unravelling of this case. Based on an analysis published by BBC News Indonesia, the case reflects the dynamics of inter-force relations at the national level, the resolution of which is handed over entirely to the existing legal corridors to maintain national stability.

Wisdom and Islamic Perspective

As Muslims who uphold state ethics, every issue concerning national security and leadership should be addressed wisely, prioritizing tabayyun (caution and verification in receiving information), and leaving the enforcement of justice to the authorized institutions. Islam prohibits all forms of espionage or tajassus aimed at destroying brotherhood and social stability.

يٰٓاَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ اٰمَنُوا اجْتَنِبُوْا كَثِيْرًا مِّنَ الظَّنِّۖ اِنَّ بَعْضَ الظَّنِّ اِثْمٌ وَّلَا تَجَسَّسُوْا وَلَا يَغْتَبْ بَّعْضُكُمْ بَعْضًاۗ اَيُحِبُّ اَحَدُكُمْ اَنْ يَّأْكُلَ لَحْمَ اَخِيْهِ مَيْتًا فَكَرِهْتُمُوْهُۗ وَاتَّقُوا اللّٰهَ ۗاِنَّ اللّٰهَ تَوَّابٌ رَّحِيْمٌ ﴿١٢﴾

O you who have believed, avoid much [negative] assumption. Indeed, some assumption is sin. And do not spy or backbite each other. Would one of you like to eat the flesh of his brother when dead? You would detest it. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is Accepting of repentance and Merciful.

Qur'an, Surah Al-Hujuraat [49]: 12 (Sahih International)

Let us continue to pray that the Indonesian nation is always granted peace, security, and leaders and law enforcers who are steadfast in carrying out their mandates honestly and fairly.

Follow related news developments through the following links: National Police Headquarters Names Ex-Police Chief Listyo Sigit as Suspect in Illegal Wiretapping Case and Palace States Wiretapping Case Against President Prabowo Points Toward Treason.

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