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Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to years in jail for corruption

Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to years in jail for corruption related to a laptop deal during his time as Indonesia's education minister. Makarim stated he would file an appeal, expressing his feelings and hope in the Indonesian people.

25 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLiza Tambunan,Jakarta CorrespondentandJoel GuintoBBC News - WorldFiled 2026-06-30 · 09:50 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to years in jail for corruption
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Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to years in jail for corruption related to a laptop deal during his time as Indonesia's education minister. Makarim stated he would file an appeal, expressing his feelings and hope in the Indonesian people. Analysts and activists have questioned the case, suggesting it could be used to target critics of those in power. Observers believe a guilty verdict might discourage young Indonesians from entering government service due to a perceived fear of criminalization for working with or within the government. Nadiem is viewed by some young Indonesians as someone seeking change within a problematic government system.

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Nadiem stated he would file an appeal and expressed distress and a search for justice.

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Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to years in jail for corruption.

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Nadiem is perceived by young Indonesians as someone trying to bring change but trapped in a flawed government system.

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A guilty verdict risks disillusioning young Indonesians who want to work in government due to fear of criminalization.

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Some analysts question the case, suggesting corruption eradication is used to attack critics of those in power.

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Nadiem told reporters he would file an appeal. "I do not know what words I can use to explain how I feel today," he said."I do not know whom I should ask for help, or where I can seek justice. My only hope is in the Indonesian people, in those who still believe that truth still exists in this country."Some analysts have questioned the case against Nadiem. "The eradication of Corruption is being used to attack those who are not liked, or those who are critical of people in power," lawyer and activist Todung Mulya Lubis told BBC News.Observers also say a guilty verdict could risk disillusioning young Indonesians who want to pursue a career in government. "There's a feeling of fear. It's like, so if someone that's from outside of the government tries to work with the government or tries to do good in their own field in this country, am I going to get criminalised?" artist and political activist Andovi da Lopez told BBC News."I can't speak for everybody, but in my circle, there's this fear and people just say, 'just don't work with the government, just don't.' And that fear is real," he said.To young Indonesians, Nadiem is seen as someone who "wants to bring change but is trapped in a government system that has systemic problems," said Usman Hamid, executive director of Indonesia" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="155423" data-entity-type="organization">Amnesty International Indonesia.
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