Prabowo Wiretapping Scandal: Gerindra Calls It Insubordination
The alleged wiretapping of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto by former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo sparks calls for a thorough investigation.
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The alleged wiretapping case involving Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and former Indonesian National Police Chief (Kapolri) General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has emerged as a major scandal shaking Indonesia in November 2026. The issue is all the more shocking because the allegedly involved parties hail from within the nation's security establishment, as cited by ANTARA (Indonesia's state news agency).
Bareskrim Polri (the Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency) has detained and named Listyo Sigit alongside two other police generals—Inspector General Ahrie Sonta Nasution and Inspector General Eko Hadi Santoso—as suspects in a case involving alleged illegal wiretapping, unauthorized access, and the deletion of electronic data. According to ANTARA reports, Director of Criminal Investigation Commissioner General Asep Safrudin revealed that the alleged wiretapping took place between 2025 and 2026.
Gerindra Party Response and Allegations of Insubordination
According to a report by CNN Indonesia on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Gerindra Party Secretary-General Sugiono stated that the alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto constitutes an act of insubordination. Gerindra, led by Prabowo as its General Chairperson and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, views this matter with utmost seriousness, demanding a thorough investigation into the motives, underlying basis, and all parties involved.
“In my view, this constitutes a form of insubordination. Furthermore, motives pointing toward treason against the President may be uncovered,” said Sugiono, as quoted by CNN Indonesia.
Sugiono also highlighted the alleged wiretapping of the head of government by an institution operating under President Prabowo's administration, noting the possibility of internal government leaks. Nevertheless, his party expressed appreciation for the National Police Chief and his personnel for pursuing the ongoing legal proceedings.
Case Details and Security Evaluation
Based on ANTARA reports, the targeted phone numbers did not only allegedly belong to President Prabowo, but also to various state officials, political figures, journalists, community organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and business leaders. The wiretapping was allegedly carried out by inputting telephone numbers into the Lawful Interception Management System (LIMS) without adhering to verification procedures and without any connection to law enforcement operations.
This case has drawn serious concern regarding the security of the head of state, the confidentiality of government communications, and public trust in law enforcement institutions. Addressing internal steps, Sugiono mentioned that the Gerindra Party will conduct internal consolidations with party colleagues, given that Prabowo is the head of state originating from their ranks.
Islamic Wisdom and Perspectives
From an Islamic perspective, upholding the trust of leadership and safeguarding the confidentiality of the community and the nation are fundamental principles. Any form of betrayal against public trust and leadership constitutes a grave moral transgression before Allah.
۞ 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)
As Muslims who consistently promote peace and uphold the values of wasatiyyah (moderation), we are urged to continually pray for the safety of our leaders and the integrity of the nation, while entrusting law enforcement to the proper authorities while upholding the presumption of innocence.
