The Indonesian government has announced that the president’s chief of staff, Listyo, has been dismissed and arrested following accusations that he wiretapped the phones of senior officials.
According to officials, Listyo may have committed treason in carrying out the alleged surveillance. The allegations centre on the interception of communications belonging to top government figures.
As a senior aide to the president, Listyo held a key position within the presidential office, overseeing the administration of the president’s agenda and coordinating between ministries.
Wiretapping of government officials is treated as a serious offence in Indonesia, raising concerns about the security and privacy of public servants. The case is now under investigation by the relevant authorities.
Further details about the circumstances of the arrest and the evidence against Listyo have not yet been released by the government.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>