KENAPA KAPOLRI SADAP PRABOWO?

Alleged Arrests and Surveillance Claims

Presenter Pandji Pragiwaksono describes reports that former National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo and two police generals, Ahrie Sonta and Eko Hadi Santoso, were arrested over allegations of illegal wiretapping, unauthorized access to data, and deletion of recordings.

The reported surveillance targets allegedly included government officials, politicians, media organizations, businesses, and President Prabowo.

Legal Questions

The presenter says that, under the rules he cites, police wiretapping should be connected to a case, conducted through the proper investigative authority, and authorized by a district court chief justice. If the alleged surveillance did not meet those conditions, he argues, it may have been unlawful. He also notes that wiretapping and deleting data can carry criminal penalties.

Unanswered Questions and Political Speculation

The presenter identifies two central unanswered questions:

• Who ordered the surveillance?
• Why was Prabowo targeted?

The allegations have fueled speculation about a political struggle between people in Prabowo’s circle and those associated with former president Jokowi, given Listyo Sigit’s reported ties to Jokowi. However, the presenter cautions that blaming Jokowi is an assumption, not an established answer. The motive and chain of command remain unclear.

Police Leadership and Accountability

The presenter also points to recent changes in senior police leadership, noting that the newly appointed head of criminal investigation was reportedly involved in the arrests. It is not yet clear who else may be implicated or how much senior officials knew.

Broader Concerns

The presenter warns that alleged unlawful surveillance of a president would raise serious questions about protections for ordinary people, particularly activists, academics, and others who are not subjects of a legitimate investigation. He urges viewers to follow developments, emphasizing that the claims and their political implications still need answers.