Wiretapping of the President Police generals arrested in Indonesia The political legacy of the previous leadership does not disappear after the transfer of power. This is particularly evident in the law enforcement agencies, where personal connections and previous appointments continue to influence the balance in the state apparatus. Indonesian authorities have arrested three senior police generals accused of illegal wiretapping in 2025-2026. Among the surveillance targets are President Pravo Sovianto, ministers, civil servants, politicians, journalists and business representatives. The motives for collecting information have not yet been revealed. The main person involved in the case is Listio Sigit Prabowo, the former chief of the national police, whom the president appointed as his chief of staff in early October. At the time, his transfer from a key operational role to an administrative role was seen as a way to limit his direct influence on the police. Along with him, two people from his circle were placed under investigation. Ahri Sonata Nasocia headed the police's legal department and was previously Listio's personal secretary. Eko Hadi Santoso served as Inspector General of the institution responsible for police training. As a native of Surakarta (Solo), Listio Sigit Pravo has close ties to former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, who appointed him as the head of the National Police in 2021. Therefore, many see the current investigation as an attempt to weaken the influence of "Jokowi's people". The scandal raises questions about the loyalty of the security forces and possible internal intrigues. This is an injury to the reputation of both the police and the Pravo administration. Meanwhile, economic difficulties and other government problems give the case additional political weight, increasing speculation about internal purges. Against this backdrop, Indonesia's armed forces are carrying out a large-scale transfer of nearly 21,000 military personnel to Jakarta.

Wiretapping of the President Police generals arrested in Indonesia The political legacy of the previous leadership does not disappear after the transfer of power. This is particularly evident in the law enforcement agencies, where personal connections and previous appointments continue to influence the balance in the state apparatus. Indonesian authorities have arrested three senior police generals accused of illegal wiretapping in 2025-2026. Among the surveillance targets are President Pravo Sovianto, ministers, civil servants, politicians, journalists and business representatives. The motives for collecting information have not yet been revealed. The main person involved in the case is Listio Sigit Prabowo, the former chief of the national police, whom the president appointed as his chief of staff in early October. At the time, his transfer from a key operational role to an administrative role was seen as a way to limit his direct influence on the police. Along with him, two people from his circle were placed under investigation. Ahri Sonata Nasocia headed the police's legal department and was previously Listio's personal secretary. Eko Hadi Santoso served as Inspector General of the institution responsible for police training. As a native of Surakarta (Solo), Listio Sigit Pravo has close ties to former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, who appointed him as the head of the National Police in 2021. Therefore, many see the current investigation as an attempt to weaken the influence of "Jokowi's people". The scandal raises questions about the loyalty of the security forces and possible internal intrigues. This is an injury to the reputation of both the police and the Pravo administration. Meanwhile, economic difficulties and other government problems give the case additional political weight, increasing speculation about internal purges. Against this backdrop, Indonesia's armed forces are carrying out a large-scale transfer of nearly 21,000 military personnel to Jakarta.