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.

DPR Calls for Immediate Action on the Case

The development of the alleged wiretapping case has also caught the attention of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI).

DPR Chair Puan Maharani stated that the relevant commission will seek clarification regarding the wiretapping allegations against President Prabowo Subianto and others allegedly carried out by Listyo Sigit and three senior police officers.

After receiving explanations, the DPR will provide recommendations and conduct evaluations to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

“In the DPR, through the relevant commission, we will certainly request explanations regarding this matter, and after that, we will provide feedback and evaluations to ensure incidents like this do not happen again,” Puan said.

Dok. Istimewa DPR Chair Puan Maharani delivers a national speech at the Habibie Democracy Forum (HDF) 2026 at the Le Meridien Hotel, Jakarta, Tuesday (3/11/2026).

Nevertheless, Puan emphasized that the DPR respects the ongoing legal processes. She called for the matter to be followed up according to applicable regulations.

“We must comply with the ongoing legal process, and we respect and value it, ensuring it is handled as best as possible,” she stated.

Ahrie Sonta Dismissed from Police Force

Meanwhile, one of the suspects, Inspector General Ahrie Sonta Nasution, has been dismissed from the police force without honor (PTDH).

This decision was made during a hearing of the Police Professional Code of Ethics Commission (KKEP) concerning the illegal wiretapping allegation against President Prabowo Subianto’s phone.

“The second sanction is the administrative penalty of dismissal without honor (PTDH) as a member of the police force,” said Police Public Relations Division Chief Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir at the Propam Building in South Jakarta on Tuesday.

In this case, Ahrie was found to have violated Article 13 paragraph (1) of Government Regulation No. 1 of 2003 concerning the Dismissal of Police Members in conjunction with several provisions in Police Regulation No. 7 of 2022 regarding the Code of Ethics and the Police Ethics Commission.

The violations included Article 5 paragraph (1) subparagraphs c and g regarding institutional ethics obligations, Article 8 subparagraph c point 1 regarding personal ethics obligations, and Article 11 paragraph (1) subparagraphs a and b regarding institutional ethics prohibitions.

During the hearing, the KKEP assembly also deemed Ahrie Sonta's conduct as disgraceful.

Despite being sanctioned with dismissal, Ahrie Sonta Nasution announced that he plans to appeal the ethics hearing decision.

Subsequently, the appeal will be processed and reviewed by the Police Code of Ethics Commission at the appellate level.