# Alleged wiretapping of president could constitute treason

> Indonesia's government says alleged wiretapping of the president and state officials may amount to treason and threaten national sovereignty.
- Title: Alleged wiretapping of president could constitute treason
- Summary: Indonesia's government says alleged wiretapping of the president and state officials may amount to treason and threaten national sovereignty.
- Keywords: prasetyo hadi, prabowo subianto, wiretapping, treason, indonesia, national police, state security, Antara News
- Source: Antara News — https://en.antaranews.com/news/440127/alleged-wiretapping-of-president-could-constitute-treason-govt
- Published: 2026-11-04T07:10:42+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: prasetyo hadi, prabowo subianto, wiretapping, treason, indonesia, national police, state security, news
## Government calls wiretapping treason
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said alleged wiretapping, destruction of electronic evidence, and unauthorized access involving the president could constitute acts of treason.

> We believe the actions may fall within the scope of offenses that could be considered acts of treason.
## Threats to national security identified
Hadi said the alleged actions threatened state interests and the safety of the head of state, involving sensitive information that could endanger national interests and sovereignty.

> There is a lot of very sensitive information. This could endanger the interests and sovereignty of the nation and state.
## Three police officers named as suspects
The National Police Criminal Investigation Agency named three police officers identified by initials LSP, ASN, and EH as suspects in the alleged wiretapping and unauthorized access.
## Interception began in 2025
Commissioner General Asep Safrudin said the suspects allegedly intercepted communications involving the president, ministers, state officials, political figures, and media representatives beginning in 2025, continuing into 2026.
## President orders objective investigation
President Prabowo Subianto instructed National Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto to ensure the legal process was conducted objectively and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
## Key takeaway

Indonesia's government says alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto and state officials may constitute treason and endanger national interests.