Presidential Wiretap Allegations: Police Chief and 2 Generals Under Investigation, PKS Demands Identification of Order Giver
In Indonesia, the Police Chief Listyo Sigit and two other high-ranking officials are under investigation for alleged involvement in wiretapping President Joko Widodo. The opposition party PKS is strongly demanding the identification of whoever gave the orders.
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