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Gojek co-founder sentenced to 10 years in Indonesia over school laptops corruption case
By Niniek Karmini And Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
Indonesia's anti-graft court on Tuesday sentenced one of the co-founders of ride-hailing and payments giant Gojek to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty in a high-profile corruption case stemming from his time as education minister.Nadiem Anwar Makarim was convicted of pushing his ministr...
Key takeaway 2 million) — a figure prosecutors said represented the value to him of Google's investment in PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa — and imposed a fine of 1 billion rupiah (about $55,870).
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The sentencing of Nadiem Anwar Makarim, a co-founder of Gojek, to 10 years in prison for corruption related to school laptop purchases in Indonesia may seem like a distant issue, but it has implications for Alamo Heights residents who take an interest in education technology and procurement practices. As a community with a strong focus on schools, Alamo Heights may face similar challenges in ensuring transparency and fairness in its own technology purchasing decisions. The case highlights the importance of careful consideration and evaluation of technology options for schools, taking into account factors such as cost, effectiveness, and potential conflicts of interest. Local school administrators and policymakers in Alamo Heights would do well to examine their own procurement processes and ensure that they are designed to prevent similar abuses of authority and promote the best interests of students and taxpayers.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Indonesia's anti-graft court on Tuesday sentenced one of the co-founders of ride-hailing and payments giant Gojek to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty in a high-profile corruption case stemming from his time as education minister.Nadiem Anwar Makarim was convicted of pushing his ministr...
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