{ "success": true, "data": { "id": 2069306, "msgid": "ksp-leadership-changes-hands-as-listyo-sigit-becomes-latest-official-caught-up-in-wiretapping-case-1793735428", "date": "2026-11-04 01:30:00", "title": "KSP Leadership Changes Hands as Listyo Sigit Becomes Latest Official Caught Up in Wiretapping Case", "author": "", "source": "VIVA", "tags": "berita", "topic": "Politics", "summary": "Newly appointed Presidential Chief of Staff Listyo Sigit Prabowo has been named a suspect in an alleged illegal wiretapping case involving President Prabowo Subianto, only weeks after taking office. The government says it has not discussed a replacement and may appoint an acting chief while the legal process proceeds; the article also traces the KSP\u2019s leadership history, beginning with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan and Teten Masduki.", "content": "

Jakarta, VIVA \u2014 The position of Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) is\nonce again in the spotlight after its latest office-holder, Listyo Sigit\nPrabowo, was named a suspect in an alleged illegal wiretapping case\ninvolving President Prabowo Subianto. Listyo had held the post for only\na few weeks before becoming embroiled in the legal case, which is being\nhandled by the National Police\u2019s Criminal Investigation Department\n(Bareskrim).<\/p>\n

Listyo\u2019s designation as a suspect was announced on Tuesday, 3\nNovember 2026. The former National Police chief was named alongside two\nother senior police officers, Inspector General Ahrie Sonta Nasution and\nInspector General Eko Hadi Santoso.<\/p>\n

The case has also raised questions about the future leadership of the\nPresidential Staff Office. The KSP is a strategic position that helps\nthe President and Vice-President oversee national priority programmes,\npolitical communications and the handling of strategic issues.<\/p>\n

Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights,\nImmigration and Corrections, said the government had not yet discussed\nwho would replace Listyo Sigit. He said the government\u2019s attention\nremained focused on the law-enforcement process.<\/p>\n

Yusril said an acting appointment could be used temporarily to keep\nthe organisation running. One possible option would be for the KSP\u2019s\nsecretary-general to take on the role.<\/p>\n

Presidential chiefs\nof staff over the years<\/h3>\n

The Chief of Presidential Staff heads the Presidential Staff Office,\nwhich supports the President and Vice-President in overseeing the\ngovernment\u2019s priority programmes.<\/p>\n

Since the post was established in late 2014, it has been held by\nfigures with varied backgrounds, including politicians, activists,\nretired Indonesian Military (TNI) officers and senior police\nofficers.<\/p>\n

The following figures have held, or currently hold, the position of\nChief of Presidential Staff:<\/p>\n

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  1. Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan became the first Chief of Presidential Staff\nafter the office was established under President Joko Widodo.<\/p>\n

    He served from 31 December 2014 to 2 September 2015. Before taking\nthe post, he was known for his military background and had held a number\nof senior government positions.<\/p>\n

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    1. Teten Masduki<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Teten Masduki succeeded Luhut as Chief of Presidential Staff. He\nserved from 2 September 2015 to 18 January 2018.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ksp-leadership-changes-hands-as-listyo-sigit-becomes-latest-official-caught-up-in-wiretapping-case-1793735428", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }