Indonesia’s Navy planned a 20,980-person security roster for Jakarta as police investigate alleged wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto, though authorities have not confirmed a connection between the events.
Yayan Sofiyan, the Navy’s operations assistant, cited Jakarta’s security needs and possible developments as the reasons for the roster. Indonesian armed forces spokesperson Maj. Gen. Muhammad Nas characterized troop movements as routine.
At a Nov. 3 briefing, National Police Criminal Investigation Agency chief Asep Safrudin said police had named and detained three suspects: Listyo Sigit Prabowo, a former National Police chief who was then Presidential Chief of Staff; Ahrie Sonta Nasution; and Eko Hadi Santoso.
Police allege the three were involved in illegal interception, unauthorized access to electronic systems and deletion of electronic data. The alleged interceptions took place in 2025 and 2026, according to the briefing. The allegations remain unproven.
The presidential office said Prabowo removed Listyo from the chief of staff role on Nov. 4 and named Lt. Gen. Ariyo Windutomo to serve temporarily. The office said the acting appointment was intended to maintain continuity as Listyo’s dismissal took effect.
Yayan’s briefing divided the roster into three groups. A 2,100-person opening phase from units already in Jakarta began Nov. 2, while 13,140 personnel from Navy headquarters and Jakarta units were assigned to standby at their bases. Another 5,740 personnel from outside the capital were scheduled for phases on Nov. 4. The combined 20,980 figure describes the planned roster.
