Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim faces 18-year sentence in Indonesia graft case
Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek and former Indonesian education minister, is seeking to avoid an 18-year prison sentence in a corruption case. The allegations involve overpriced Chromebooks purchased during the Covid-19 pandemic. Makarim claims investigators found no evidence of personal financial gain. The case centers on procurement irregularities rather than direct bribery.
Key facts
- Nadiem Makarim faces 18-year prison sentence
- Case involves overpriced Chromebooks bought during Covid
- Makarim is former Indonesian education minister
- He is co-founder of Gojek
- Investigators found no money flowing to him
- Allegations center on procurement irregularities
- Makarim seeks to avoid sentence
- Case is in Indonesian graft court
Entities
Institutions
- Gojek
Locations
- Indonesia
Sources
- Quartz —