Indonesia's Prabowo sacks chief of staff over wiretapping allegations

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto sacked his chief of staff, Listyo, over alleged wiretapping, with a presidential spokesman calling the dismissal a "logical consequence" of Listyo being named a suspect and saying the case may border on "treason." Three police generals have been arrested over the alleged wiretapping of the president. Indonesia deployed troops to Jakarta amid the scandal. Former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called for "civilised politics."

Why it matters：The scandal tests the stability of Prabowo's young administration and civilian control over Indonesia's security forces.

Key points

  • Three police generals were arrested over the alleged wiretapping
  • A spokesman said the case may border on treason
  • Troops were deployed to Jakarta amid the scandal

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