# Nadiem Makarim corruption case

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nadiem-makarim-corruption-case
> Updated: 2026-08-05T01:57:09.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In early July 2026 a birthday greeting from Vice‑Speaker Dasco to former education minister Nadiem Makarim sparked speculation that it might signal forthcoming legal assistance in his ongoing corruption case. By early August, the Jakarta High Court held the first appeal hearing. Makarim’s lawyers submitted a 14‑point memory of appeal challenging factual and legal aspects of the original judgment, including a conflict‑of‑interest claim over his former minority shareholding in PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa (AKAB) and the calculation of the state loss, which the court had recorded at about 1.56 trillion rupiah. The Attorney General’s Office also lodged an appeal. During the hearing Makarim expressed optimism, describing the case as a “criminalisation” of his actions, urging judges to re‑examine the evidence, consider new witnesses and address alleged procedural irregularities. Both parties continue to seek a re‑examination of the evidence and a possible reduction of the 10‑year prison sentence, fine and restitution.

## Claims

- Nadiem Makarim was sentenced to ten years imprisonment for corruption related to Chromebook procurement. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nadiem filed an appeal with a first hearing on 5 August 2026 at the Jakarta High Court. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The court imposed a fine of one billion rupiah and ordered restitution of 809.59 billion rupiah. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Nadiem’s defense presented fourteen alleged errors in the lower‑court judgment. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The defense raised a conflict‑of‑interest concern over Nadiem’s former shareholding in PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa (AKAB). (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Indonesia’s Attorney General’s Office also lodged an appeal against the conviction. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Nadiem described the case as criminalisation and expressed optimism due to reforms in the Attorney General’s Office. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The alleged state loss from the Chromebook case is about 1.56 trillion rupiah. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Nadiem Makarim Appeals Jakarta Chromebook Corruption Verdict

Nadiem Makarim, former Indonesian education minister, appealed his 10‑year corruption sentence over Chromebook procurement; defense cites 14 errors, conflict of interest with PT AKAB, and claims the case is a “

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/former-education-minister-nadiem-makarim-appeals-10year-chromebook-corruption-sentence

### 2026-07-06: Nadiem Makarim's birthday greeting from Vice‑Speaker Dasco sparks legal aid speculation

Indonesia’s Vice‑Speaker Sufmi Dasco posted a birthday wish to ex‑minister Nadiem Makarim, prompting speculation about legal aid in Nadiem’s Chromebook corruption case; Dasco clarified the post was routine and

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-deputy-speaker-sufmi-dasco-clarifies-birthday-tweet-to-exminister-nadiem-makarim

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