Perjalanan Karier Nadiem Makarim Berujung Kasus Chromebook, Ini Faktanya

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.TV - The life of former Minister of Education Nadiem Makarim has completely turned upside down. After the Corruption Court (Tipikor) handed down a heavy sentence in the alleged corruption case involving Chromebook procurement, Nadiem's ​​fate has taken a 180-degree turn. In the early 2010s, Nadiem Makarim's name represented the dreams of young people. He then shone in the startup world. With his expert leadership, Gojek successfully expanded its reach to Singapore, Vietnam, and Thailand. His success in building Gojek made the company one of the startups valued at over US$10 billion. In 2019, at the age of 35, Nadiem was entrusted by Joko Widodo to serve as Minister of Education and Culture for the 2019-2024 term. He is expected to usher in a new era for education in Indonesia. A turning point in Nadiem's ​​life came when the Attorney General's Office uncovered alleged irregularities in the mass procurement of Chromebook laptops during his tenure as Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. On September 4, 2025, the Attorney General's Office named Nadiem a suspect after discovering alleged substantial state losses in the project. Nadiem allegedly benefited from personal gains amounting to Rp 809 billion. The case subsequently rocked his public image. The Jakarta Corruption Court subsequently sentenced him to 10 years in prison and a fine of Rp 1 billion. The panel of judges also imposed an additional penalty of Rp 809.59 billion in restitution. This verdict marked a crucial milestone in Nadiem Makarim's legal journey. The continuation of this case depends on the subsequent legal process, including whether an appeal is pursued in the High Court. #nadiemmakarim #gojek #mendikbudristek Friends of Kompas TV Kediri! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Kompas TV Kediri YouTube channel. Also, activate the notification bell to stay updated on the latest issues in Indonesia. Don't miss Kompas TV's 24/7 live streaming at https://www.kompas.tv/live.