Indonesian tech entrepreneur jailed over Chromebooks purchase
Indonesian tech entrepreneur Nadiem Makarim was sentenced to 10 years in prison on July 1, 2026, for corruption linked to a Chromebook procurement case. Makarim, a former education minister, was found guilty of abuse of authority and causing state losses, although his team plans to appeal. He must also repay over 800 billion rupiah in gains.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 07:57 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 08:10 UTC
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