Eight witnesses have formally requested protective custody regarding the illegal wiretapping investigation targeting Prabowo Subianto.
The Witness and Victim Protection Agency, known as LPSK, confirmed the expanding roster on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Deputy Chairperson Wawan Wahrudin told detikNews that the tally marks an increase of two individuals from an initial group of six.
Out of the eight individuals currently seeking state security, one has specifically applied to become a justice collaborator. Wahrudin verified this inclusion to journalists in Jakarta, noting that all eight maintain their legal status strictly as witnesses in the high-profile inquiry.
LPSK Reviews Witness Requests Regarding Presidential Communication Interception
The National Police previously submitted applications for six witnesses connected to the covert interception of communications belonging to President Prabowo. LPSK began formal vetting of these initial requests on November 6, 2026, coordinating directly with active investigators on the case.
LPSK Chairman Achmadi wrote on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, explaining the statutory basis for the current evaluation. The review process weighs the evidentiary value of witness testimony, the severity of potential threats, and the specific vulnerabilities experienced by those involved.
This assessment relies on Article 49 paragraph (1) and Article 5 paragraph (4) of Law Number 3 of 2026 concerning Witness and Victim Protection. Achmadi emphasized that the agency continues to monitor the legal proceedings closely and expects the roster of protected individuals to grow as the investigation broadens.
“Pelindungan terhadap saksi penting diberikan untuk menjamin rasa aman dengan mempertimbangkan situasi khusus yang dihadapi, termasuk tingkat kerentanan dan keseriusan tindak pidana,” said Achmadi.
Polri Dishonorably Discharges Ahrie Sonta Nasution Following Ethics Hearings
Meanwhile, three suspects in the unauthorized interception case—Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Ahrie Sonta Nasution, and Eko Hadi Santoso—were transferred to the detention center at the Mobile Brigade headquarters, or Mako Brimob, as Kompas reported.
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Wiretapping May Lead to Treason Charges Affecting State Safety
Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra asserted that the wiretapping transcends ordinary criminal offenses, pointing toward potential treason charges due to the direct impact on state safety and presidential functions.
Coordinating figures have addressed speculation surrounding former Joko Widodo, while “Tentu saja kita harus mengikuti proses hukum yang sedang berlaku, kami menghargai dan menghormati itu untuk tetap ditindaklanjuti dengan sebaik-baiknya,” House of Representatives leadership Puan Maharani said.
