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Makarim Corruption Trial

Indonesia ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Crime & Justice

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Prosecutors contend that former Indonesian Minister Nadiem Makarim's defense in a corruption case, particularly concerning the use of Chromebooks, actually bolsters their charges. Makarim previously argued that Chrome OS is cheaper than Windows. The court has set June 30, 2026, for the verdict and sentencing in the Chromebook corruption case.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia/Indonesian

Prosecutors: Nadiem Makarim's Defense Bolsters Corruption Charges

- Prosecutors argue that Nadiem Makarim's defense in a corruption case actually strengthens their charges, particularly regarding the use of Chromebooks. - They refute claims of budget savings, asserting that the procurement led to state financial losses and inflated prices. - Prosecutors contend that Nadiem misused his discretionary authority, citing regulations that prohibit brand-name specificaโ€ฆ