Troops descend on Jakarta amid wiretapping scandal
Jakarta appears to be on high alert as thousands of military troops are deployed to the capital after three police generals, including presidential chief of staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo, were arrested over unauthorized wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto.
Jakarta is under high alert after thousands of military troops were deployed following three police generals' arrest for unauthorized wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto. Internal TNI documents reveal plans to mobilize nearly 21,000 Navy personnel to bolster security in the capital city through a four-phase deployment. The operation, directed by TNI Commander Gen. Agus Subiyanto, was confirmed by Navy spokesperson First Adm.
Tunggul M. Han and TNI spokesperson Maj. Gen. Muhammad Nas, citing the need for national security, stability, and upcoming military exercises. The mobilization, scheduled for Monday to Wednesday, includes troops from various military units across Java and Lampung using land and sea transport, with two Navy vessels, KRI Makassar and KRI Dr. Soeharso, participating.
The initial phase saw 2,100 personnel from units already in Jakarta, with additional personnel arriving in subsequent phases. The remaining 13,140 troops remain on standby at their respective bases.
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