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Gojek co-founder, turned Indonesian Education Minister jailed for 10 years

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English July 1, 2026 at 4:46 AM

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Gojek co-founder and former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of corruption. Makarim, a former billionaire and symbol of Indonesia’s tech boom, says the verdict is politically motivated and plans to appeal.

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