10 Former National Police Chiefs Meet President Prabowo at Hambalang Amid Wiretapping Fallout
BOGOR — Ten former National Police Chiefs (Kapolri) gathered at the private residence of President Prabowo Subianto in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday (Nov 8).
The delegation of retired police generals arrived alongside active Police Chief General Suyudi Ario Seto. President Prabowo received the senior figures accompanied by Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
The high-profile contingent of former police chiefs included Generals (Ret.) Rusman Hadi, Surojo Bimantoro, Da’i Bachtiar, Sutanto, Bambang Hendarso Danuri, Timur Pradopo, Sutarman, Badrodin Haiti, Roesdihardjo, and active Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian.
While no official statement was issued detailing the agenda of the closed-door meeting, the strategic assembly of police elder statesmen coincides with intensifying public and political fallout surrounding the illegal wiretapping investigation involving former Kapolri Listyo Sigit Prabowo.
High-Level Security Consultations Framework
| Institutional Entity | Key Figures Present | Operational & Political Context |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Branch | President Prabowo Subianto, Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya | High-level national security consultation and institutional cohesion |
| Active Police Leadership | Police Chief Gen. Suyudi Ario Seto | Maintaining chain-of-command integrity and operational stability within the National Police |
| Police Elder Council | 10 Former Police Chiefs (incl. Da’i Bachtiar, Sutanto, Tito Karnavian, Badrodin Haiti) | Institutional solidarity, moral support, and advisory role amidst legal investigations |
| Strategic Context | Ongoing Bareskrim wiretapping probe implicating former police leadership | Countering institutional friction and reinforcing law enforcement governance |
Institutional Cohesion Amid National Security Probe
The presence of ten former police chiefs alongside General Suyudi Ario Seto reflects an unprecedented demonstration of institutional solidarity within the National Police (Polri) during a period of heightened scrutiny.
Political observers note that the meeting serves a dual purpose: demonstrating police unity under President Prabowo’s administration while addressing legal and governance concerns stemming from the wiretapping probe.
The inclusion of Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin further highlights the cross-departmental nature of the discussions, spanning national intelligence oversight, police reform, and constitutional stability.
Foto: BPMI Setpres
