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Indonesia Corruption Case

Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Crime & Justice

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Indonesian prosecutors argue that former Minister Nadiem Makarim's defense in a corruption case involving Chromebooks actually strengthens their charges. Makarim claims the project's value was lower than initially stated, and that Chrome OS is cheaper than Windows. The court is set to deliver its verdict on June 30, 2026.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia/Indonesian

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

- 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, "Nadiโ€ฆ