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Prabowo Wiretapping Case: Witnesses Seek Protection as High-Ranking Police Officers Are Detained
Six witnesses connected to the illegal wiretapping investigation targeting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto applied for formal protection through the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), nasional.kompas.com reported on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The wiretapping inquiry, which has shaken the upper echelons of Indonesian law enforcement, centers on allegations against former National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and several high-ranking officers. LPSK Chairman Achmadi stated that the agency began evaluating the protection requests on November 6, coordinating closely with Bareskrim Polri investigators handling the criminal case.
“The review is conducted by considering the importance of the witnesses’ testimony, the level of threat faced, and the specific situation experienced by the witness and/or victim,” Achmadi said through a written statement.
The review process operates under Article 49 paragraph (1) and Article 5 paragraph (4) of Law Number 3 of 2026 concerning Witness and Victim Protection, according to nasional.kompas.com. Achmadi noted that the number of protected individuals could rise as the investigation deepens.
“Protection for witnesses is important to provide to guarantee a sense of security by considering the specific situation faced, including the level of vulnerability and the seriousness of the criminal act faced,” Achmadi added.
Bareskrim Polri transferred three key suspects in the presidential wiretapping case to the Mobile Brigade (Mako Brimob) detention center in Jakarta. Director of Cyber Crimes at Bareskrim Polri Brigadier General Suhermanto announced the transfer during a press briefing covered by nasional.kompas.com.
The transferred suspects include former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Inspector General Ahrie Sonta Nasution, and Inspector General Eko Hadi Santoso. These individuals were initially detained at the Mabes Polri detention facility following their designation as suspects on November 3, 2026.
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A fourth suspect, Inspector General Slamet Uliandi, has not been detained because he is recovering from a stroke, according to nasional.kompas.com.
National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto addressed the scandal during an appearance reported by epaper.mediaindonesia.com, vowing uncompromising penalties for any internal personnel involved in compromising state sovereignty.
“God willing, we are never afraid, my only fear is before God.”
Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra characterized the wiretapping operation as extending far beyond standard criminal infractions. Yusril asserted that targeting the head of state constitutes a potential treason offense due to the president’s unique constitutional role in safeguarding national security, according to 20detik details.
Head of the Government Communication Agency (Bakom) Syahganda Nainggolan similarly condemned the operation during National Heroes Day commemorations. Syahganda urged the public to resist individuals driven by a lust for power who would betray President Prabowo through espionage, as documented by jambi.antaranews.com.
Concurrently, law enforcement authorities worked to debunk false claims circulating online. Tribratanews reported that viral social media posts falsely alleged that Listyo Sigit implicated former official Ferdy Sambo in the wiretapping scheme before his own arrest, a claim refuted by official police records and investigation tracking from turnbackhoax.id.