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Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim faces 18-year sentence in Indonesia graft case

other · 2026-05-14

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

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