Former State Firm Executive Claims 20,000 Indonesian Phone Numbers Tapped Across 4 Groups
A former state-owned enterprise executive has alleged that 20,000 mobile phone numbers in Indonesia were tapped, divided into four groups. Allegations involving a National Intelligence Agency (LSP) team have emerged, causing a stir and demanding further investigation.
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