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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 affiliate)
· 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 The San Antonio
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 San Antonio 's own efforts to integrate technology into local schools. As the city continues to invest in digital infrastructure and devices for its students, the case serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of transparency and accountability in procurement decisions. San Antonio's school district must ensure that its own purchasing processes are free from conflicts of interest and undue influence, particularly when dealing with major tech companies. The fact that Makarim's actions were deemed an abuse of authority, even if no direct bribery was found, highlights the need for local officials to prioritize ethical decision-making and avoid even the appearance of impropriety.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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