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Indonesian Minister Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption; wife vows support

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources In the courts
  • Nadiem Makarim, Indonesia's Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined Rp1 billion for alleged corruption in the procurement of Chromebooks and Chrome Device Management.
  • Makarim, the founder of Gojek, plans to appeal the verdict.
  • His wife, Franka Franklin, expressed her support and determination to fight for justice, stating, "Nadiem, you are not walking alone."

Nadiem Makarim, Indonesia's Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined Rp1 billion after being found guilty of corruption charges related to the procurement of Chromebooks and Chrome Device Management. The verdict was delivered on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Makarim, who also founded the ride-hailing giant Gojek, has indicated his intention to appeal the court's decision. Following the sentencing, he was seen shedding tears, accompanied by his legal team, supporters, and his wife, Franka Franklin.

This is a very difficult and painful day. But allow us to thank you for all the prayers and support that have been present amidst everything.

— Franka FranklinHis wife's message of support on Instagram following the verdict.

Franka Franklin took to social media to express her solidarity with her husband. "This is a very difficult and painful day. But allow us to thank you for all the prayers and support that have been present amidst everything," she wrote on Instagram. She vowed to continue fighting for justice, adding, "Don't ever let the darkness break our spirit, soul, and heart."

Nadiem, you are not walking alone.

— Franka FranklinHis wife's message of solidarity on Instagram.

"Nadiem, you are not walking alone," she concluded, offering a message of unwavering support. Makarim himself appealed for public support, stating, "I will continue to fight for my children, for my family, for the Indonesian nation that I still love. I will fight for truth, for young people, for professionals, for all honest people who are criminalized."

After the verdict, Makarim and his supporters, including online motorcycle taxi drivers and relatives, sang the Indonesian national anthem, "Indonesia Raya," in front of the Jakarta Corruption Court. Makarim was seen with his fist raised, singing emotionally, with tears in his eyes.

I will continue to fight for my children, for my family, for the Indonesian nation that I still love. I will fight for truth, for young people, for professionals, for all honest people who are criminalized.

— Nadiem MakarimMakarim's statement appealing for public support after the sentencing.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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