Indonesia deploys 20,000 soldiers as wiretapping scandal erupts

Source: Financial Times · 04 de novembro de 2026 às 17:20 · 2 d ago

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Indonesia deploys 20,000 soldiers as wiretapping scandal erupts

The report was published on 04 de novembro de 2026 às 17:20 by Financial Times and is part of the World news coverage.

What other outlets are saying

• BBC News: What to know about the presidential wiretapping scandal rocking Indonesia — The scandal involves senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's government, and hint at growing tensions among its elites.
• AP News: Indonesia deploys thousands of troops after generals arrested over wiretapping allegations
• Al Jazeera: Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens — Scandal is driving divisions between President Prabowo Subianto and predecessor Joko Widodo.
• AP News: Thousands of troops secure Indonesia trial as tensions run high over wiretap scandal
• Al Jazeera: Indonesia rushes thousands of troops to Jakarta amid wiretap scandal — Indonesia is deploying thousands of troops in Jakarta amid an alleged wiretapping scandal targeting the president.

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