Large-scale military deployment in Jakarta due to wiretapping scandal and power struggle

Amid a major wiretapping scandal, thousands of soldiers have been mobilized in Jakarta due to rising tensions between President Prabowo Subianto and former President Joko Widodo. The military has placed 21,000 troops on heightened alert, with military vehicles stationed near government buildings. High-ranking police officials, including Listyo Sigit, a known ally of Widodo, have been arrested for allegedly monitoring Prabowo. The presidential palace has labeled the wiretapping as treason, with severe penalties for those found guilty. Additionally, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Widodo's son and current vice president, faces scrutiny over his high school diploma, raising questions about his political future. Former President Widodo appeared in court for a defamation case unrelated to his son's diploma issues, amidst ongoing protests in Indonesia. Authorities claim the military mobilization is routine for national security, despite concerns about Prabowo's declining popularity and potential…