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Former Minister Sentenced in Chromebook Scandal | Business and Finance News
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Former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim, co-founder of Gojek, just received a 10-year prison sentence and a massive fine for allegedly steering Indonesia’s school Chromebook program toward Google products — a move prosecutors say ensured Google’s dominance despite doubts about the devices’ performance. Facing up to 15 more years if he can’t repay the demanded restitution, Makarim was initially charged with 18 years — making this one of Indonesia’s most high-profile corruption cases and a stark reminder of how public tech spending is being scrutinized.
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