Nationality Indonesian — Police / senior officer

Eko Hadi Santoso

Also known as: Irjen Eko Hadi Santoso

Updated on 12 November 2026

Indonesian senior police officer named a suspect in the 2026 wiretapping inquiry.

Senior Indonesian police officer Eko Hadi Santoso was detained and named a suspect in early November 2026 over allegedly unlawful interceptions targeting the president and others. Investigators say numbers were entered for surveillance without a lawful case basis. His individual criminal responsibility has not been determined by a court.

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I. Documented controversies

Case · 2 documented stages

3 November 2026: Detained in wiretapping investigation

Investigation

3–12 November 2026

3 November 2026: Detained in wiretapping investigation

Investigation

Police detained Eko Hadi Santoso after naming him a suspect in an unauthorised interception inquiry. Media profiles describe him as a senior officer with roles in narcotics and other police units.

State of the evidence: Police statements reported by AP and CNN Indonesia.
Legal status — source text: Named a suspect by police; no court indictment or conviction as of 12 November 2026.
Attribution: Alleged participation in interceptions outside lawful procedure.

Sources · 2

[1]
Associated PressIndonesia detains 3 police generals suspected of wiretapping President Prabowo3 November 2026News agencyHigh reliability
[2]
CNN IndonesiaProfil Irjen Eko Hadi yang Jadi Tersangka Kasus Penyadapan Prabowo3 November 2026MediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 12 November 2026

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12 November 2026

12 November 2026: Alleged command chain described in parliament

Investigation

The police chief told lawmakers that an alleged interception order was relayed through senior officers to Eko Hadi Santoso and Ahrie Sonta. Investigators said phone numbers were provisioned without documented legal authorisation.

State of the evidence: Police-chief testimony covered by AP and Kompas.
Legal status — source text: Criminal case pending; no known judgment.
Attribution: Alleged involvement in the implementation of the surveillance chain.

Sources · 2

[1]
Associated PressPolice chief says illegal wiretapping of Indonesia's president extended to many others12 November 2026News agencyHigh reliability
[2]
KompasNational Police Chief: Listyo Ordered Wiretapping of Slamet Uliandi, Passed to Ahrie Sonta and Eko Hadi12 November 2026MediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 12 November 2026

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Controversia profile, updated 12 November 2026. Latest version: https://controversia.info/en/fiche/eko-hadi-santoso