Indonesia deploys troops to Jakarta after wiretapping allegations
Indonesian troops are being stationed in Jakarta amid wiretapping allegations implicating the president's chief of staff. Suspects are being accused of illegally tapping the president's phones.
Covered by 4 sources from 4 countries. First reported by The Sydney Morning Herald ·
How 4 newspapers cover this story
Indonesia’s military deploys thousands of troops to Jakarta after generals’ arrest
Authorities are investigating an alleged illegal wiretapping operation targeting the country’s president that has led to the detention of three senior police generals.
Indonesia deploys troops to Jakarta after wiretapping allegations
Indonesian troops are being stationed in Jakarta amid wiretapping allegations implicating the president's chief of staff. Suspects are being accused of illegally tapping the president's phones.
Troops deployed to secure Jakarta trial as tensions remain high over wiretap scandal
Indonesian authorities have tasked thousands of police and military personnel to secure a court appearance of former President Joko Widodo, as tensions remain high in the capital over a wiretapping scandal involving senior police officers
Indonesia rushes thousands of troops to Jakarta amid wiretap scandal
Indonesia is deploying thousands of troops in Jakarta amid an alleged wiretapping scandal targeting the president.
Coverage details
4 outlets from 4 countries are covering this story: The Sydney Morning Herald, DW, ABC News and Al Jazeera. The Sydney Morning Herald published it first, on November 4, 2026; the last outlet to join was Al Jazeera, 28 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Jakarta and Joko Widodo.
By country: Australia (1), Germany (1), United States (1), Qatar (1).
