JAKARTA, The Kabar News—President Prabowo Subianto joked that someone might be wiretapping him while he delivered a speech at the NasDem Party’s 15th anniversary celebration in Central Jakarta on Wednesday evening, Nov. 11.

The spontaneous remark came after Prabowo realized that he had greeted government ministers before acknowledging the leaders of political parties attending the event at NasDem Tower.

“Oh, I made a mistake. I should have greeted the political party leaders first. Golkar Party Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia. My apologies,” Prabowo said.

“The past few days have been rather full of developments,” he added.

Prabowo then looked around the lectern and briefly checked the area beneath it before saying, “Maybe I’m being wiretapped here.”

The comment drew laughter and applause from the audience. Prabowo delivered the remark as a joke and did not announce a new security breach or claim that authorities had found surveillance equipment at NasDem Tower.

The quip referred to a police investigation into alleged illegal interception involving the president and several other public figures. The National Police said investigators had named four suspects, identified by the initials LSP, AS, EH and SU.

Police allege that the suspects conducted unauthorized surveillance against the president, state officials and other figures between 2025 and 2026. The inquiry also covers alleged illegal access and the deletion of electronic data.

Investigators must still establish the operation’s purpose and identify any other parties involved. The law presumes all suspects innocent until a court proves them guilty.

Prabowo has instructed National Police Chief Gen. Suyudi Ario Seto to handle the case objectively and transparently, according to an official National Police report.

During the anniversary celebration, Prabowo also congratulated NasDem and expressed hope that the party would continue serving the country.

“On behalf of myself and the Indonesian government, happy 15th anniversary to the NasDem Party,” Prabowo said. “May it continue its service and remain faithful to the ideals of our nation, the nation that we all love.”

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NasDem Chairman Surya Paloh welcomed Prabowo to the event, which had the theme “Affirming Restoration, Strengthening Service.” Senior political figures and representatives of several parties also attended.

Prabowo’s joke showed how the alleged wiretapping case has entered Indonesia’s wider political conversation. However, the investigation and any subsequent court proceedings—not remarks delivered at a party event—will determine the facts and legal responsibility.