Mastermind of Prabowo Wiretap Unidentified, Palace Admits Ignorance of Motives and Information Flow
The Presidential Palace in Indonesia has admitted to not knowing the mastermind, motives, or information obtained in the alleged illegal wiretapping case targeting President Prabowo Subianto and his associates. Police are investigating, but the full scope remains unclear.
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