Indonesian Court Jails Gojek Co-Founder Nadiem Makarim in Corruption Case
Indonesia's former education minister and Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim sentenced to 10 years for corruption linked to a laptop procurement deal. In Nigeria, activist Omoyele Sowore's bail restored at N200 million.
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Indonesia's former education minister and Gojek co-founder Nadiem Makarim has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption and abuse of authority. The court found him guilty of causing state losses during his tenure, specifically tied to a laptop procurement deal, according to BBC World.
The case centered on misuse of power during his time in government. Al Jazeera reported that the Indonesian court determined Makarim committed acts of corruption that led to financial damage to the state. He was convicted on charges of abuse of authority and corrupt practices in public office.
In a separate legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja restored the bail of Nigerian activist Omoyele Sowore. The court set bail at N200 million with two sureties, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled. Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), had his bail reinstated following an application filed on 17 June, The Whistler reported.
Makarim, once lauded as a tech innovator and rising political figure, co-founded Gojek, a major Southeast Asian ride-hailing and digital payments platform. His conviction marks a significant fall from prominence. The sentencing underscores ongoing anti-corruption enforcement in Indonesia, though the specific financial impact of the laptop deal was not disclosed in available sources.
Sowore, detained on charges including treason and cybercrime, has been a vocal government critic. The bail ruling allows him temporary freedom pending trial, though the court imposed conditions on his release. The Whistler did not detail the specific restrictions beyond the financial and surety requirements.