Prosecutors have demanded an 18-year prison sentence and Rp5.6 trillion in fines for former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim in the alleged Chromebook procurement corruption case.
The trial in Jakarta involves charges of procurement procedure violations and state losses. Nadiem's legal team stated that no evidence of malicious intent or fund flows was found during the proceedings.
Lawyer Dodi S. Abdulkadir affirmed that all charges failed to be proven based on facts and valid evidence. He requested Nadiem's full acquittal.
Several artists including Maudy Ayunda, Inul Daratista and Raline Shah voiced support. Maudy called the demand heartbreaking for a figure who once drove innovation.
The nearly Rp10 trillion procurement project has drawn criticism from the start for failing to deliver real education transformation.
