The Corruption Court at the Central Jakarta District Court will read its verdict for former Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Makarim, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Presiding Judge Purwanto S. Abdullah announced the date, stating the panel requires a week to deliberate and draft the decision following the conclusion of the trial process. This sentencing concludes a significant corruption trial involving a prominent former government official.
Judge Purwanto confirmed the judicial panel would consider all arguments, evidence, and opinions presented by the parties throughout the trial. He emphasized that all relevant information had been submitted in previous sessions. The panel of judges is now deliberating to render a decision and uphold justice through the upcoming verdict reading.
Nadiem Makarim submitted his final defense plea, known as a rejoinder, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. This rejoinder served as his response to the prosecutor’s previous reply or defense plea. The trial has progressed through various stages, including the initial charges and subsequent responses from both the prosecution and the defense.
Prosecutors had previously sought an 18-year prison sentence for Nadiem Makarim. They also requested a fine of Rp1 billion, with an additional 190 days of substitute imprisonment if unpaid. Furthermore, the prosecution demanded compensation totaling Rp5.68 trillion, comprising Rp809 billion and Rp4.8 trillion, along with an additional nine years of substitute imprisonment.
The charges against Nadiem Makarim include violations of Article 603 in conjunction with Article 18 of the Corruption Law, and Article 20 letter c of Law Number 1 of 2023 concerning the Criminal Code (KUHP). He was also accused under Article 2 paragraph 1 or Article 3 in conjunction with Article 18 of the Law on Eradication of Corruption, combined with Article 55 paragraph 1 of the Criminal Code. These articles pertain to various forms of corruption and abuse of power.
Prosecutors alleged that Nadiem Makarim enriched himself by Rp809.59 billion. Additionally, he was accused of enriching 12 private companies that served as vendors for Chromebooks. The prosecution contended that the selection of Chromebooks was driven by Nadiem’s business interests, aiming to persuade Google to increase investments and deposits to PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa (AKAB).
PT AKAB, a company founded by Nadiem, later became known as PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia following its merger with Tokopedia in 2021. Google was listed as one of Gojek’s investors. The prosecution’s case centers on the alleged misuse of ministerial authority to benefit his former business ventures and personal financial interests.
The upcoming verdict will determine the legal consequences for the former minister, potentially setting a precedent for high-profile corruption cases in Indonesia. The court’s decision is highly anticipated, given the significant financial sums involved and the public office Nadiem Makarim once held. All eyes will be on the Central Jakarta District Court as it delivers its final ruling.
The implications of this Nadiem Makarim sentencing extend beyond the individual, touching upon corporate governance and the integrity of public service. The outcome may influence future anti-corruption efforts and public perception of accountability among government officials. Further legal avenues, such as appeals, may be pursued depending on the court’s decision.