Politics · Jakarta, Indonesia · November 5, 2026

Indonesia deploys troops after wiretapping case

Reported by 3 outlets · first reported Nov 4, 12:34 AM ET · from an earlier edition that day

Former national police chief Listyo Sigit was named a suspect in alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo and other figures. Troops were deployed in Jakarta. The palace said the case points toward treason. Analysts describe an elite power struggle.

Why it matters

It signals instability at the top of Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Background

Prabowo became president in 2024.

Sources

• BBC Indonesia ↗Nov 4, 12:34 AM ET
• Yonhap (Korean) ↗Nov 4, 10:07 PM ET
• DW ↗Nov 4, 7:52 AM ET

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