Indonesia's President replaces police chief amid misconduct allegations

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-10-01 09:32

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto is replacing the national police chief, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, with Suyudi Ario Seto, the head of the National Narcotics Agency. This change follows numerous allegations of police misconduct, including impunity, abuse of power, and brutality, during Listyo's tenure. The presidential letter nominating Suyudi was confirmed by a member of the House Commission on Legal Affairs. AI

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SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk · 2026-10-01 09:32

Indonesia’s Prabowo appoints new police chief following scandals at the force

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is replacing Listyo Sigit Prabowo as the country’s police chief with the head of the National Narcotics Agency, Suyudi Ario Seto, amid reports of police transgressions under Listyo’s watch in recent years. Chairman of the House Commission on…