Prabowo Meets Former Police Chiefs Amid Wiretapping Probe
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosted ten former National Police chiefs at his residence in Hambalang amid an ongoing wiretapping investigation.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a visit from and led a meeting with ten former Chiefs of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri) at his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor Regency, West Java, on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The meeting, which was attended by high-ranking police officials as well as principal figures from state defense ministries and agencies, took place amid an ongoing legal investigation that has drawn intense national public attention.
Based on reports gathered from ANTARA (Indonesia's national news agency), CNN Indonesia, and Republika, the gathering—combining a social visit and discussions—unfolded in a warm atmosphere around a round table in the meeting room. President Prabowo directly welcomed the retired high-ranking police officers before officially opening the discussion.
State Officials and Dignitaries in Attendance
According to ANTARA and Republika reports, President Prabowo was accompanied by several strategic state officials during the meeting in Hambalang. Among those accompanying the President were Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) Commander General Agus Subiyanto, State Intelligence Agency (BIN) Chief M. Herindra, and Army Chief of Staff (KSAD) General Tandyo Budi Revita. ANTARA also reported the presence of Deputy Defense Minister Air Marshal Yusuf Jauhari and Cabinet Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Infantry Teddy Indra Wijaya.
Representing the Indonesian National Police, National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto led the active police contingent and introduced the former top police leaders to President Prabowo. According to an official broadcast by the Presidential Secretariat reported by ANTARA, President Prabowo sat at the center of the round table, flanked by Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin on his right and Police Chief General Suyudi on his left.
As reported by Republika, other active police high officials in attendance included Deputy National Police Chief Commissioner General Wahyu Hadiningrat, the Head of the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim), Head of the National Police Intelligence and Security Agency (Baintelkam) Commissioner General Dedy Kusuma Bakti, Head of the National Police Security Maintenance Agency (Baharkam) Commissioner General Herry Heryawan, Police Operations Inspector General Commissioner General Roycke Harry Langie, and Head of the National Police Professional and Security Division (Propam) Inspector General Mahmud Nazly Harahap.
Attendance of 10 Former Police Chiefs and Reporting Discrepancies
Citing ANTARA's report, ten former National Police chiefs attended the Hambalang meeting: General (Ret.) Roesmanhadi, General (Ret.) Surojo Bimantoro, General (Ret.) Da’i Bachtiar, General (Ret.) Sutanto, General (Ret.) Bambang Hendarso Danuri, General (Ret.) Timur Pradopo, General (Ret.) Sutarman, General (Ret.) Badrodin Haiti, General (Ret.) Rusdiharjo, and General (Ret.) Tito Karnavian. ANTARA noted that these retired officers served between 1998 and 2019, while former Police Chief General (Ret.) Idham Azis (who served from 2019 to 2021) was absent from the group.
Meanwhile, CNN Indonesia reported that the former police chiefs in attendance included Roesmanhadi, Bambang Hendarso Danuri, Surojo Bimantoro, Sutanto, Badrodin Haiti, Da'i Bahtiar, and Tito Karnavian.
There were also spelling variations of officials' names across the source media. ANTARA listed the Head of the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency as Commissioner General Asep Safrudin, CNN Indonesia wrote Commissioner General Asep Safrudi, and Republika recorded it as Commissioner General Asep Sjafrudin.
As reported by Republika, President Prabowo warmly greeted each of the former police leaders one by one while shaking their hands.
“How are you, sir?” Prabowo said while greeting a number of the former police chiefs and shaking their hands individually, as reported by Republika.
According to ANTARA, the Palace broadcast video footage of the opening segment of the meeting without audio.
Context of the Ongoing Illegal Wiretapping Investigation
The core fact reported by all three media outlets is that this meeting took place amid legal proceedings concerning a wiretapping case. Based on CNN Indonesia's report, the gathering was held in the midst of an investigation into alleged illegal wiretapping and unauthorized access to electronic data involving several police generals, including former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo. CNN Indonesia also noted that Bareskrim Head Commissioner General Asep Safrudi serves as the head of the special team handling the alleged illegal wiretapping case targeting President Prabowo and numerous other parties.
According to ANTARA, the case under investigation relates to the wiretapping of President Prabowo, several prominent figures, and members of civil society, allegedly perpetrated by a four-star general and former police chief with the initials LSP along with several high-ranking police officers.
Meanwhile, Republika reported that the meeting is linked to the wiretapping case implicating 2021–2026 National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. Republika added that the National Police Headquarters has thus far named four suspects in the case, three of whom are high-ranking officers holding the rank of Inspector General with the initials ASN, EH, and SU.
These dynamics in law enforcement and leadership-level consolidation complement public attention on the administration of governance. Amid discussions on strategic national issues, the government's commitment to maintaining order and upholding the law remains under public scrutiny, much like when public discourse emerged in articles such as Belum Sidang, Noel Sudah Minta Amnesti? Ujian Awal Komitmen Antikorupsi Prabowo and administrative restructuring measures in Reshuffle Kabinet: Presiden Prabowo Ganti Sejumlah Menteri Strategis.
An Islamic Perspective: Brotherhood, Trust, and Upholding Justice
In Islamic teachings, strengthening ties of brotherhood (silaturahmi) and engaging in mutual consultation (shura) among state leaders are commendable steps to preserve national integrity and administrative stability. When facing trials in the form of legal problems or disputes, Islam teaches the importance of holding firmly to the principles of justice, thoroughness in examining information, and fulfilling trusts impartially.
Allah reminds leaders and law enforcers to consistently fulfill their trusts and judge among humanity with justice:
۞ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ يَأْمُرُكُمْ اَنْ تُؤَدُّوا الْاَمٰنٰتِ اِلٰٓى اَهْلِهَاۙ وَاِذَا حَكَمْتُمْ بَيْنَ النَّاسِ اَنْ تَحْكُمُوْا بِالْعَدْلِ ۗ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ نِعِمَّا يَعِظُكُمْ بِهٖ ۗ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ كَانَ سَمِيْعًاۢ بَصِيْرًا ﴿٥٨﴾
Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice. Excellent is that which Allah instructs you. Indeed, Allah is ever Hearing and Seeing.
Qur'an, Surah An-Nisaa [4]: 58 (Sahih International)
May every dialogue and consultative step taken by the nation's leaders bring benefit, transparency, and true justice for all the people of Indonesia.
