Indonesian Police Investigate 'Mastermind' in President's Wiretapping Case
Indonesian police have named four high-ranking officials, including a former National Police Chief, as suspects in an illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo and numerous other public figures. Investigators are now focused on identifying the 'mastermind' behind the operation.
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