Specific Law on Wiretapping Considered Urgent Following the Exposure of Listyo Sigit's Case

"The suspects allegedly conducted unlawful wiretapping of the President of Indonesia, state officials, political leaders, media, and civil society organizations," Asep said at a press conference at police headquarters on Tuesday (3/11/2026).

Asep explained that the alleged wiretapping took place from 2025 to 2026.

The suspects are alleged to have ordered wiretapping without adhering to the procedures set forth in Police Regulation Number 5 of 2010.

Police also suspect the suspects deleted traces of their wiretapping through the Lawful Interception Management System (LIMS) in October 2026.

For their actions, the suspects face charges under Article 258 of Law Number 1 Year 2023 on the Criminal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

They are also charged under Article 332 paragraphs (1) and/or (2) of the Criminal Code with a maximum penalty of six years in prison, as well as Article 32 paragraph (1) of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (ITE) with a maximum penalty of eight years in prison.