Gojek Founder Nadiem Makarim Jailed 10 Years for Corruption in Indonesia

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Nadiem Makarim, the founder of Southeast Asian super-app Gojek, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on corruption charges. The case arose from a questionable laptop procurement deal that took place while Makarim was serving as Indonesia's Minister of Education. Authorities found him guilty of corrupt conduct linked to his time in public office. The verdict marks a significant legal fall for one of the region's most prominent tech entrepreneurs.

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