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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 Pearland
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 Pearland community. As a city within the Houston area, Pearland is home to a diverse population with connections to international businesses and technologies. The case highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in government procurement processes, which is also relevant to Pearland's own school district and city government. The fact that Makarim's actions were deemed an abuse of authority during a time of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, serves as a reminder to local officials to prioritize the public interest and ensure that decisions are made with integrity. As Pearland continues to grow and develop, its leaders must be mindful of the need for transparent and accountable decision-making, especially when it comes to public funds and resources.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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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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