Prabowo Wiretapping Case: Experts Urge Police to Investigate Ordering Party
Following a wiretapping incident involving Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, experts are urging the police to investigate those who issued the orders, focusing on uncovering the full scope of the incident and holding responsible parties accountable.
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