Hundreds of Police Guard Trial of Former Minister Nadiem Makarim on Corruption Charges

A heavy police presence, numbering in the hundreds, is guarding the Corruption Eradication Court in Central Jakarta as former Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Nadiem Makarim prepares to hear the verdict in his corruption trial.

The trial, scheduled for Tuesday, June 30, 2026, concerns allegations of corruption in the procurement of Chromebook laptops during his tenure. The Central Jakarta Metro Police deployed 171 personnel, a mix of court officers and police, to ensure security at the court premises.

Makarim stands accused of causing state losses totaling Rp2.18 trillion through a digital education program. Prosecutors have requested a severe penalty: an 18-year prison sentence and a substantial replacement payment of Rp5.6 trillion.

Given the limited capacity of the courtroom, the court has advised attendees, including journalists, to arrive early. The proceedings will be broadcast live on the Central Jakarta District Court's YouTube channel to allow wider public access.

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Joint security personnel at the Central Jakarta District Court number 171 people.