ILLEGAL SURVEILLANCE, ABUSE OF POLICE AUTHORITY AND INDONESIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY
(A Legal, Institutional, Political and Geopolitical Assessment of the Reported Investigation into Alleged Unlawful Interception)
AUTHOR :
R Try Noegroho by POINT Consultant
Kediri, 4 November 2026
POINT CONSULTANT
Independent Policy and Strategic Analysis
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ILLEGAL SURVEILLANCE, ABUSE OF POLICE AUTHORITY AND INDONESIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY
(A Legal, Institutional, Political and Geopolitical Assessment of the Reported Investigation into Alleged Unlawful Interception)
AUTHOR
R Try Noegroho by POINT Consultant
Kediri, 4 November 2026
POINT CONSULTANT
Independent Policy and Strategic Analysis
By R Try Noegroho – POINT Consultant
Kediri, 4 November 2026
1. Overview
The reported illegal surveillance case involving senior Indonesian police officers has raised serious concerns about the abuse of law-enforcement authority, the protection of presidential communications, institutional integrity, and Indonesia’s national security.
According to reports concerning the Bareskrim Polri press conference on 3 November 2026, three senior police officers were named as suspects: Listyo Sigit Prabowo (LSP), Ahrie Sonta Nasution (ASN), and Eko Hadi Santoso (EH). Another officer, identified as SU, was reportedly examined as a witness.
The allegations involve unauthorised interception, illegal access to electronic systems, and deletion of electronic records.
2. Alleged Surveillance Mechanism
The investigation reportedly concerns the use of the Police Lawful Interception Management System (LIMS) between 2025 and 2026.
Telephone numbers allegedly entered into the system included those associated with:
- President Prabowo Subianto.
- Government ministers and senior officials.
- Political figures.
- Journalists and media organisations.
- Business leaders.
- Civil-society organisations and NGOs.
The central allegation is that interception activities were conducted without the required legal authorisation and investigative procedures.
3. Legal and Constitutional Implications
If proven, the alleged conduct could constitute serious violations of Indonesian law, including provisions concerning unlawful interception, unauthorised access, and manipulation or deletion of electronic information.
The relevant legal framework includes:
- Law No. 1 of 2023 concerning the Indonesian Criminal Code.
- Law No. 1 of 2024 concerning amendments to the Electronic Information and Transactions Law.
- National Police Regulation No. 5 of 2010 concerning interception procedures.
- Articles 28D, 28F, 28G and 28J of the 1945 Constitution.
The fundamental principle is that no public official is above the law.
4. Political and Strategic Implications
The case has generated public discussion about possible political motivations, elite power struggles, and the potential misuse of confidential information.
Several issues deserve careful examination:
- Possible political leverage ahead of the 2029 elections.
- The historical political relationships of individuals involved.
- Potential economic interests involving business elites.
- Possible misuse of government intelligence capabilities.
- The implications for relations between political institutions.
However, there is currently insufficient verified evidence to establish the involvement of former President Joko Widodo, Megawati Soekarnoputri, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, foreign intelligence agencies, or illegal mining networks.
These possibilities must remain investigative questions rather than established conclusions.
5. National Security Implications
Unauthorised access to presidential and government communications could create significant national security risks.
Sensitive information could potentially affect:
- Government decision-making.
- Diplomatic negotiations.
- Economic policy.
- National intelligence coordination.
- Political stability.
- Strategic relations with international partners.
The investigation should establish whether any intercepted information was copied, transferred, disclosed, or used for purposes outside the law.
6. The Role of Police Reform
This case represents an important test of institutional accountability within the Indonesian National Police.
The necessary reforms include stronger interception authorisation procedures, independent digital audits, protection of electronic evidence, whistleblower safeguards, and transparent institutional oversight.
Law-enforcement institutions must demonstrate that their authority is exercised within constitutional and legal boundaries.
7. The Question of Sandi Yudha
The use of military-style intelligence operations or covert political retaliation would be inappropriate.
The correct approach is civilian law enforcement through:
- Scientific crime investigation.
- Independent digital forensic examination.
- Transparent criminal proceedings.
- Judicial supervision.
- Institutional reform.
Democracy must be protected through law, not through secret operations against political opponents.
8. Strategic Recommendations
The Indonesian Government and National Police should:
1. Ensure an independent and transparent investigation.
2. Preserve all electronic evidence and establish its chain of custody.
3. Identify every individual who accessed or authorised the LIMS system.
4. Determine whether intercepted information was transferred to external parties.
5. Protect the constitutional privacy rights of all affected individuals.
6. Strengthen independent oversight of surveillance technology.
7. Prevent political interference in the judicial process.
9. Conclusion
The reported illegal surveillance case is more than an internal police disciplinary issue. It raises fundamental questions about constitutional government, privacy, institutional integrity, and the relationship between state power and individual rights.
If the allegations are established in court, the case would demonstrate the serious consequences of allowing sensitive law-enforcement technology to operate beyond legal controls.
Indonesia needs strong security institutions, but institutional strength must be accompanied by accountability, transparency, and respect for the rule of law.
The central principle is clear: national security must never become an excuse for unlawful surveillance, and no individual or institution should stand above the Constitution.
Author :
R Try Noegroho by POINT Consultant
Kediri, 4 November 2026
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ILLEGAL SURVEILLANCE, ABUSE OF POLICE AUTHORITY AND INDONESIA’S NATIONAL SECURITY
(A Legal, Institutional, Political and Geopolitical Assessment of the Reported Investigation into Alleged Unlawful Interception)
AUTHOR
R Try Noegroho by POINT Consultant
Kediri, 4 November 2026
POINT CONSULTANT
Independent Policy and Strategic Analysis
