Indonesia chief of staff sacked for allegedly wiretapping President Prabowo

Nikkei Asia · ISMI DAMAYANTI · 2026-11-04 10:34 UTC

Case that 'leans toward treason' fuels cybersecurity and political concerns

JAKARTA -- Indonesian Presidential Chief of Staff Listyo Sigit has been sacked from his job, following his arrest over alleged unlawful wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto that officials said could amount to "treason."

Case that 'leans toward treason' fuels cybersecurity and political concerns

Former National Police chief Listyo Sigit, right, was sworn in as Indonesia's presidential chief of staff on Oct. 1. A little more than a month later, he was arrested and fired for allegedly wiretapping President Prabowo Subianto. © Reuters

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