Indonesia deploys more than 20,000 personnel to Jakarta amid wiretapping probe

Politics · First reported 4 Nov, 09:41 · Updated 10:01

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Indonesia’s military is deploying more than 20,000 troops and personnel to Jakarta while authorities investigate alleged illegal wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto. Officials have not confirmed that the deployment is connected to the investigation.

Authorities are investigating alleged illegal wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto; people implicated include former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
The military deployment in Jakarta exceeded 20,000 personnel, but authorities have not confirmed that it is linked to the investigation.
The armed forces spokesperson described the troop movement as standard procedure for national security; the government has yet to establish the alleged wiretapping’s motive.

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Key facts

Reported deployment: More than 20,000 troops and personnel in Jakarta.
CNA deployment total: 20,980 personnel involved; another 13,140 on standby.
Investigation: Authorities are investigating alleged illegal wiretapping targeting President Prabowo Subianto.
Deployment connection: Authorities have not confirmed that the deployment is connected to the investigation.
Acting Presidential Chief of Staff: CNA reports Army lieutenant Ariyo Windutomo was appointed to the role after Listyo Sigit Prabowo’s dismissal.