Politics · Jakarta, Indonesia · November 6, 2026

Indonesia wiretap scandal exposes elite rivalry

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 2:04 AM ET

A wiretapping case involving senior government members has spread. Thousands of military personnel were mobilized this week, fueling speculation of a rift between Prabowo and Joko Widodo.

Why it matters

It points to tensions at the top of Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Background

Prabowo took office in 2024.

The story so far

1. Nov 6Indonesia wiretap scandal exposes elite rivalry
2. Nov 11Indonesian vice president Gibran resigns over diploma row
3. Nov 12Indonesia's vice president resigns over diploma dispute

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Sources

• BBC News ↗Nov 6, 5:10 AM ET
• Japan Times ↗Nov 6, 2:04 AM ET

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