President Prabowo replaces Indonesia police chief Listyo Sigit with narcotics agency head
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Thu, 1 October 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia06:12first to report
The head of the National Narcotics Agency Suyudi Ario Seto is set to become Indonesia’s new national police chief.
- South China Morning Post09:32
Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto is replacing Listyo Sigit Prabowo as the country’s police chief with the head of the National Narcotics Agency, Suyudi Ario Seto, amid reports of police transgressions under Listyo’s watch in recent years. Chairman of the House Commission on Legal Affairs Habiburokhman confirmed on Thursday morning that the house had received a presidential letter dismissing Listyo and nominating Suyudi to the post, according to Tempo news magazine. “This morning, we...
Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post08:30
Indonesia’s new police chief faces a difficult task to balance growing public demands for accountability and independence as the force seeks to repair its image following a series of scandals in recent years. Even as Suyudi Ario Seto, 53, replaced Listyo Sigit Prabowo on Thursday, the government is weighing recommendations to reform the powerful institution, including changes to its work culture and limits on police officers holding public positions outside the force. In addition to...
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia22:00
New Indonesian Police Chief Suyudi Ario Seto began overhauling the force just two days after getting the job. Experts ask whether his sweeping personnel changes are indicators of wider change.