The facts
Three serving senior police officers were detained in an investigation into alleged unlawful wiretapping, Reuters and AP reported. [1][2]
Reports say alleged surveillance included the president, journalists, politicians and businesspeople; these remain investigative allegations. [1][2]
The State Secretariat announced the president’s decision to dismiss the chief of staff and appoint an acting replacement. [3]
A government spokesman said the case could tend toward treason, but investigators had not established motive or a final offense. [1]
Still unconfirmed
- The investigation’s final findings, motive, full surveillance scope and any eventual charges or court outcomes are unknown.
Sources
References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 4 Nov 2026, 09:33 UTC.
The official State Secretariat notice verifies the dismissal, while Reuters and AP report the investigation and allegations. Do not present treason, coup planning or the full alleged target list as established facts.
- Indonesia arrests chief of staff, top policemen in alleged wiretapping of president
Reuters · Reporting · 4 Nov 2026
Reports arrests, alleged surveillance targets and dismissal; claims and motive remain under investigation.
- Indonesia arrests 3 top officers in alleged wiretapping of president
The Associated Press · Reporting · 4 Nov 2026
Separately owned reporting on the arrests and allegations.
- Mensesneg sampaikan keputusan presiden tentang pemberhentian kepala staf kepresidenan
Indonesia State Secretariat · Primary source · 4 Nov 2026
Official Indonesian-language notice confirms the dismissal decision and acting appointment.