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Indonesia removes president's chief of staff over wiretapping allegations
Indonesia's government has dismissed the president's chief of staff following his arrest on suspicion of conducting illegal surveillance of senior officials. Authorities have suggested the allegations may constitute treason.
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Indonesian authorities have removed Listyo from his position as chief of staff to the president after his arrest on charges related to unauthorized wiretapping of high-ranking government officials' communications.
The dismissal comes as investigators examine allegations that Listyo orchestrated surveillance operations targeting members of the cabinet and other senior government figures. Officials have indicated that if the charges are substantiated, they could constitute a serious breach of law, potentially rising to the level of treason.
The case has raised questions about internal security protocols within Indonesia's presidential administration and the scope of surveillance activities within government circles. It underscores broader concerns about the protection of official communications and institutional accountability among top leadership.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full extent of the alleged surveillance operation and determine who else may have been involved in or aware of the activities.