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Indonesian wiretapping scandal exposes political rifts between Prabowo and Jokowi

An Indonesian police inquiry into the wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto's phone has revealed significant political rifts. Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto stated the investigation is a matter of law enforcement, separate from political rivalries. The scandal highlights deepening divisions between Subianto and his predecessor, Joko Widodo, despite Widodo's endorsement of Subianto in the recent election where Widodo's son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, was elected vice-president. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Indonesian wiretapping scandal exposes widening Prabowo-Jokowi rift

    An Indonesian police inquiry into the wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto’s phone was a matter for law enforcement, the country’s police chief said on Thursday, as the scandal exposed the deepening cracks between Prabowo and his former backer and predecessor, Joko Widodo. “…