Indonesia's Makarim, Gojek founder and former minister, found guilty of graft

Nadiem Makarim, the Indonesian tech entrepreneur who founded ride-hailing platform Gojek, has been found guilty of graft. According to Channel NewsAsia, Makarim, who previously served as Indonesia's Minister of Education and Culture and later in investment roles, faces conviction on corruption charges. The verdict marks a dramatic reversal for one of Southeast Asia's most prominent business figures and underscores ongoing scrutiny of Indonesia's corporate and political elite.

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