Wiretap scandal threatens Prabowo-Jokowi alliance
The arrest of a senior official with close ties to former president Joko “Jokowi” Widodo over alleged wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto has put their political alliance under growing strain, raising the prospect of a wider confrontation between the two figures.
A senior official linked to former President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is under arrest for alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto, according to police. The arrest of Listyo Sigit Prabowo has put their political alliance under strain, potentially leading to a confrontation between the two. Listyo, who served as National Police chief under Jokowi and Prabowo, was dismissed as presidential chief of staff on Wednesday after being arrested.
The wiretapping allegedly targeted the president and cabinet ministers between last year and this year, when Listyo held the position. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi suggested the surveillance could endanger Prabowo's safety, while Law Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra claimed the wiretaps could have been intended to incapacitate the President.
Listyo's close ties to Jokowi have fueled speculation that the case could become a flashpoint in their strained relationship, as Prabowo seeks to consolidate his authority.
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