Indonesian military deploys 20,000 troops to Jakarta amid wiretapping scandal
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Indonesian Military, President Prabowo Subianto, Listyo Sigit Prabowo
Jakarta, Indonesia
November 4, 2026
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Over 20,000 troops deployed to Jakarta for national security. Investigation ongoing into illegal wiretapping of President Prabowo and other officials. Former police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo dismissed as Presidential Chief of Staff.
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