# Indonesian police leadership transitions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-police-leadership-transitions
> Updated: 2026-10-01T08:21:14.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 2.

Leadership transitions have occurred within the Indonesian police force at both the regional and national levels.

In Luwu Utara, a ceremony was held to mark the transition of the local Police Chief (Kapolres) from AKBP Nugraha Pamungkas to AKBP Aryo Putranto. The event was attended by regional leadership elements, including the Chairman of the Luwu Utara Regional House of Representatives, who emphasized the importance of unity in maintaining regional peace.

At the national level, President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated Suyudi Ario Seto as the new Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Kapolri), succeeding Listyo Sigit Prabowo. The appointment followed approval from the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) during its 8th Plenary Meeting, where Suyudi was accepted by acclamation after a fit and proper test by Commission III. Suyudi, a 1994 Academy of Police graduate and former Head of the National Narcotics Board (BNN), becomes the 26th individual to hold the position. He has committed to the ‘Polisi Bersama Masyarakat’ program, which aims to bring the police closer to the public through improved service, transparency, and rapid response.

Alongside Suyudi, Wahyu Hadiningrat was inaugurated as the Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Wakapolri), taking over the position previously held by Dedi Prasetyo. Following this transition, Listyo Sigit Prabowo was appointed as the Head of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), succeeding Dudung Abdurachman. In recognition of his service, President Prabowo awarded Listyo Sigit Prabowo the Bintang Mahaputera Adipurna honor. Other strategic shifts include the naming of Dedi Prasetyo as the Head of the National Agrarian Reform Agency (BRAN). The leadership change has received support from various entities, including the PDI Perjuangan party and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which expressed hope for strengthened synergy in fighting corruption.

## Claims

- Suyudi Ario Seto replaces Listyo Sigit Prabowo as Kapolri. (disputed by 22 sources)
- Listyo Sigit Prabowo was inaugurated as the Head of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP), replacing Dudung Abdurachman. (disputed by 4 sources)
- Suyudi committed to the 'Polisi Bersama Masyarakat' program to bring the police closer to the public. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) approved the appointment of Suyudi Ario Seto during its 8th Plenary Meeting. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Komisaris Jenderal Polisi Wahyu Hadiningrat was inaugurated as the Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Wakapolri). (corroborated by 4 sources)
- President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated 26 members of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres). (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Dedi Prasetyo was appointed as the Head of the National Agrarian Reform Agency (BRAN). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- President Prabowo awarded the Bintang Mahaputera Adipurna honor to Listyo Sigit Prabowo. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Suyudi Ario Seto appointed as Indonesia's new National Police Chief

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed General Suyudi Ario Seto as the new Chief of the Indonesian National Police, while Listyo Sigit Prabowo moves to lead the Presidential Staff Office.

36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/suyudi-ario-seto-inaugurated-as-indonesias-new-kapolri

### 2026-09-25: Luwu Utara DPRD Chairman attends Kapolres leadership transition

The Luwu Utara DPRD Chairman attended a ceremony welcoming AKBP Aryo Putranto as the new Kapolres, succeeding AKBP Nugraha Pamungkas, to ensure continued regional peace and security.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luwu-utara-dprd-chairman-attends-kapolres-leadership-transition

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