Call to Revoke General Listyo Sigit's State Award Amidst Presidential Tapping Allegations
A member of Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) has urged President Prabowo Subianto to revoke the prestigious Bintang Mahaputera award given to former National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, following his alleged involvement in an illegal wiretapping case targeting the President. The call highlights concerns over the integrity of state honors when recipients are implicated in serious misconduct.
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