September 4, 2025 | 04:26 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Attorney General's Office (AGO) has officially named Nadiem Makarim, the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology for the 2019-2024 period, as a suspect in the Chromebook laptop procurement corruption case for the 2019-2022 period. "Today, the investigators have designated one person with the initials NAM as the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology for the 2019-2024 period," said Nurcahyo Jungkung Madyo, the Director of Investigation of AGO's Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), during a press conference at the AGO's Special Crimes (Pidsus) building on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Previously, in an official release, the Prosecutor's Office mentioned that Nadiem instructed the four suspects during a Zoom meeting on May 6, 2020, to procure ChromeOS laptops from Google. Meanwhile, a study claiming that Chromebooks are superior to other products, including Windows, was only published in June 2020.
The Prosecutor's Office had previously designated four individuals as suspects. They are Nadiem's former Special Staff, Jurist Tan; former consultant of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Ibrahim Arief; Director of Elementary Schools at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology for the 2020-2021 period, Sri Wahyuningsih; and Director of Junior High Schools at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology for the 2020-2021 period, Mulyatsyah. They were declared suspects on July 15, 2025. On that day, Nadiem was also interrogated for nine hours but was allowed to go home.
The prosecutors stated that Nadiem formed a WhatsApp group called "Mas Menteri Core Team" in August 2019, which occurred three months before his inauguration as minister in October 2019. The group was used to discuss plans for digitalizing education programs at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology. Nadiem formed the group with his former special staff, Fiona Handayani. Fiona has also been questioned several times as a witness in this case.
Another aspect investigated by the authorities is Google's investment in PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia in 2020. Gojek is a company founded by Nadiem. The company merged with Tokopedia in 2021. Investigators are probing whether the selection of Chromebooks is related to Google's investment in Gojek. Chromebook is a product of Google.
Editor's Choice: Nadiem's Former Special Staffer Silent After 12-Hour KPK Interrogation
Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
Labor Union to Feature "Rat-Wearing-a-Tie" Doll at Sept. 4 Protest
21 jam lalu
The labor group's protest on Thursday, September 4, will feature a replica of a rat wearing a tie, symbolizing corrupt officials.
Nadiem's Former Special Staffer Silent After 12-Hour KPK Interrogation
1 hari lalu
Former Special Staff to ex-minister Nadiem Makarim remained silent after being questioned for 12 hours by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Stealing from God's Guests
3 hari lalu
The KPK uncovers a bribery scheme in the distribution of Indonesia's 2024 additional hajj quota.
Indonesian Gov't to Build Special Prison for Corruption Convicts
5 hari lalu
The government estimates that nearly Rp4 trillion for building special prison for corruptors. The discussion involves multiple ministries.
Today's Top 3 News: The Details About the Establishment of Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
8 hari lalu
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
Hajj Corruption: KPK to Investigate ICW Report on Catering and Accommodation Procurement
8 hari lalu
ICW reports alleged corruption in the organization of the 2025 hajj to the KPK, as it is suspected to have caused state losses amounting to Rp 306 billion.
Prabowo Secures Replacement for Fired Deputy Minister Immanuel Ebenezer
8 hari lalu
"Yes, just be assured. It's all been taken care of," Prabowo told reporters.
KPK: Hajj Quota Corruption Prevents 8,400 Pilgrims from Traveling After 14 Years in Line
9 hari lalu
KPK revealed that 8,400 pilgrims missed the 2024 hajj due to misallocated Saudi quota. Many had waited more than 14 years for their turn.
Ex-Deputy Minister Corruption Case: KPK Says Immanuel Ebenezer Received a Ducati During His Tenure
10 hari lalu
Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer was revealed to have received a Ducati motorcycle as part of an alleged corruption case.
Housing Minister Says Prabowo Will Crack Down on Corrupt Cabinet Members
10 hari lalu
Indonesia's Minister of Housing mentions that President Prabowo is not hesitant to crack down on corruption, even within its own cabinet circle.
