Indonesian Minister Erick Thohir Addresses Allegations of Being Tapped, Awaits Police Verification
Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir has responded to reports of his name appearing on a list of public officials allegedly targeted for illegal wiretapping, stating he heard he was ranked 36th and is awaiting police verification. The alleged wiretapping incidents reportedly occurred between 2025 and October 2026.
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