New Developments in Prabowo's Wiretapping Case: Witnesses Protected, Ahrie Sonta Dismissed

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The case of President Prabowo Subianto's alleged wiretapping has entered a new phase.

This chapter of the case progresses with developments regarding witness protection and the dismissal of Inspector General Ahrie Sonta, one of the police generals implicated in the wiretapping.

Here are the latest updates on the Prabowo wiretapping case, summarized by Kompas.com as of Wednesday (11/11/2026) morning.

LPSK Confirms Protection for 6 Witnesses

Six witnesses in the case of the alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto have requested protection from the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK).

The request comes amid ongoing legal proceedings involving former National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and several senior police officers.

LPSK Chairman Achmadi stated that since November 6, 2026, they have been considering the request. LPSK is coordinating with investigators from the Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) handling the wiretapping case.

"The review will consider the importance of the witness's testimony, level of threat faced, and the specific situation experienced by the witness and/or victim. This is based on Article 49 paragraph (1) and Article 5 paragraph (4) of Law No. 3 of 2026 concerning Witness and Victim Protection," Achmadi said in a written statement on Tuesday (10/11/2026).

Achmadi assured that LPSK is continuously monitoring the progress of the case. He also mentioned that the number of witnesses requesting protection may increase.

He noted that protecting witnesses is essential to ensure their safety, especially considering special conditions, vulnerability levels, and the seriousness of the alleged crimes.

“Protection for witnesses is crucial to guarantee their safety, considering the specific situations they face, including levels of vulnerability and the seriousness of the offenses involved,” Achmadi remarked.

3 Suspects Transferred to Mako Brimob

Amid the handling of the case, three suspects in the alleged illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto's phone have been transferred to the Brimob Detention Center (Rutan Mako Brimob).

The suspects are Police General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Inspector General Ahrie Sonta Nasution, and Inspector General Eko Hadi Santoso.

“The three are being held at Mako Brimob,” said Brigadier General Suhermanto, Director of Cyber Crime at Bareskrim Polri, during a press conference at the Police Public Relations Division in Jakarta.

Previously, they were detained at the National Police Headquarters after being named suspects on Tuesday (3/11/2026).

Meanwhile, suspect Inspector General Slamet Uliandi has not yet been detained as he is still recovering from a stroke.