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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) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills 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 the way Terrell Hills approaches technology investments in its own schools. As the community considers how to equip its students with the tools they need to succeed, it must balance the need for cost-effective solutions with the potential risks of corruption and favoritism. The fact that Makarim's policy was designed to select the cheapest laptop based on a free operating system, and reportedly saved the Indonesian government millions of dollars, raises questions about how Terrell Hills can ensure that its own technology procurement processes are transparent and accountable. The community will be watching to see how its leaders navigate these complex issues and prioritize the needs of local students.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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