Indonesia Detains Three Police Generals, Deploys 20,980 Troops Over Prabowo Wiretapping Scandal

Name: Indonesia Detains Three Police Generals, Deploys 20,980 Troops Over Prabowo Wiretapping Scandal
Uploaded: 2026-11-04T23:00:59.442331+00:00
Description: Indonesia detained three senior police generals, including the president's recently appointed chief of staff, over allegations of illegal wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto and dozens of other officials. The military has deployed more than 20,980 personnel to Jakarta as the scandal raises questions about institutional control and civilian oversight.

Indonesia detained three senior police generals, including the president's recently appointed chief of staff, over allegations of illegal wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto and dozens of other officials. The military has deployed more than 20,980 personnel to Jakarta as the scandal raises questions about institutional control and civilian oversight.

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