Former Indonesian Education Minister Nadiem Makarim is charged with corruption over laptop procurement, facing a potential life sentence.

Former Indonesian Education Minister Nadiem Makarim, also a co-founder of Gojek, has been named a suspect in a corruption case involving the procurement of Chromebook laptops during his tenure. The case alleges state losses of about $120 million and Makarim has been charged under anti-corruption laws, facing a potential life sentence. He denies wrongdoing and has been detained for investigation.