By Salma El-Sakka
Indonesia's president has dismissed his chief of staff, Listyo Sigit Prabowo, over wiretapping allegations that the presidential office characterized as acts endangering state interests.
The removal follows accusations that Prabowo engaged in activities potentially amounting to treason, according to a statement from the presidency. The chief of staff's alleged conduct was described as threatening national security.
No further details about the specific wiretapping claims were immediately released. The presidency emphasized that the decision was taken to safeguard state interests.
