Illegal Wiretapping Scandal Targets Indonesian President and Officials Amid Investigation
Indonesia faces a political and security scandal after illegal wiretapping targeted President Prabowo Subianto and numerous senior officials, including politicians, activists, and law enforcement personnel. The investigation involves high-ranking police officers, some with ties to former President Joko Widodo. Despite tensions, Prabowo and Jokowi have expressed intentions to continue cooperation. The government has deployed troops to Jakarta as a precaution while probing the origins of the surveillance order amid concerns of possible treason.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (46/100). Lens Score 70/100.
Outlets measured: theprint, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–47/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 12 Nov, 06:03 am. Other outlets followed.