Police, anti-graft agency among targets of illegal wiretapping: Chief
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia's police chief said four senior officers allegedly conducted wiretapping operations targeting not only President Prabowo Subianto but also members of the National Police, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), and the Attorney General's Office.
National Police Chief Gen. Suyudi Ario Seto disclosed the findings during a working meeting with House of Representatives Commission III at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Thursday.
Suyudi said the alleged wiretapping targeted "President Prabowo Subianto, people within the presidential palace, government officials, lawmakers, political parties and other political figures, as well as governors and regional police chiefs."
Other alleged targets included "the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the Attorney General's Office, police personnel, civil society organizations, activists and students," he added.
The four suspects, identified by the initials LSP, AS, EH and SU, allegedly played different roles in the operation, Suyudi said.
LSP allegedly issued verbal instructions and used WhatsApp to determine wiretapping targets while also receiving the final reports. LSP served as national police chief during the period under investigation.
SU allegedly approved the wiretapping operations and forwarded daily reports and analyses to LSP.
EH allegedly received instructions from SU to wiretap specific targets. SU was reportedly acting on LSP's orders and approved the operations through WhatsApp without a formal request from investigators.
AS allegedly relayed LSP's instructions to operators to conduct the wiretapping without a request from investigators. AS also reportedly sent the findings to LSP, ordered the deletion of intercepted data, and instructed operators to disband the WhatsApp group, Suyudi said.
The police chief also said the National Police had filed a separate report concerning suspected treason in connection with the case.
Police have launched an investigation to determine whether the alleged conduct constitutes a separate criminal offense requiring independent evidence.
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