Indonesia names Slamet Uliandi as fourth wiretapping suspect
- Police named Slamet Uliandi as the fourth suspect in the wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto.
- Investigators allege the suspect authorized the wiretapping and the deletion of interception records.
- The investigation has exposed a deepening political rift between President Prabowo and Joko Widodo.
- Slamet Uliandi has not been detained by police due to a health condition.
Indonesian police named a fourth senior officer, Slamet Uliandi, as a suspect in the wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto on Friday, November 6, 2026. Police identified the officer by the initials SU during a press conference held late Thursday.
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Suspect accused of authorizing wiretapping and deleting records
Investigators allege that Slamet Uliandi approved the wiretapping and requested approval before deleting interception records.
Special team investigates 13 officers and five experts
Police have questioned 13 officers and five criminal and IT experts to determine the motives behind the wiretapping of President Prabowo Subianto.
Investigation deepens rift between Prabowo and Joko Widodo
The investigation into the wiretapping has exposed a deepening political rift between President Prabowo Subianto and his predecessor, Joko Widodo. Three senior police officers were arrested on Tuesday, including Prabowo's chief of staff and former national police chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo. Listyo Sigit Prabowo is a loyalist to former president Joko Widodo.
Lawmakers consider probe into Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka
Gibran is the son of former President Joko Widodo. Legislators view this inquiry as a potential step toward his removal from office.
Public discontent grows over populist policies and economic pressure
Public discontent is growing over President Prabowo Subianto's populist policies. The situation has increased pressure on the administration.
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In Belgium, Prime Minister Bart De Wever is scheduled to meet King Philippe on Friday, November 6, 2026, to determine his future in office. De Wever offered his resignation to the King on Monday, November 2, 2026. The King consulted coalition partners from Tuesday to Thursday.
During a parliamentary session on Thursday, November 5, 2026, De Wever indicated he might remain to secure a budget. He did not rule out further negotiations, stating, "We will see how things evolve over the coming days and weeks".
A year ago, De Wever reported budget issues to the King and set a Christmas deadline. Belgium must secure €10 billion ($11.23 billion) to stabilize finances, with parties debating budget cuts versus tax increases. The European Commission projected a 5.2% deficit and a debt-to-GDP ratio of 110.5% for 2026, trailing Greece, Italy, and France.
Four months prior, these yields were at 3.48%.
Separately, Pope Leo, 71, departs on Friday, November 6, 2026, for a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The Pope will deliver 36 speeches during the trip.
Slamet Uliandi remains free due to health condition
Slamet Uliandi was the monitoring chief at the Criminal Investigation Agency from 2010 to 2019.
Police have not detained Uliandi due to a health condition. Cyber crime unit director Suhermanto confirmed that Uliandi remains free for this reason.
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