corruption

He was also ordered to pay US$30.6 million in restitution, and he faces an additional six years in prison if this is left unpaid.

The case concerns the management of investment funds at PT Tani Group Indonesia, known as TaniHub, an Indonesia-based agritech startup.

Two judges dissented, saying prosecutors failed to prove criminal intent or illicit gains.

Ibrahim Arief was fined Rp 500 million, with 120 days in jail if unpaid.

Investigators also said the loans lacked insurance coverage and involved 600 billion rupiah (US$34.8 million) in disbursements.

Nadiem Makarim was detained seven months ago and a verdict is expected in May amid allegations that he caused over US$125 million in state losses.

The request was presented in a letter read by Nadiem’s lawyer during a hearing at Jakarta’s Corruption Court on January 12.

Nadiem denied making gains from the position, noting that his wealth actually declined after assuming his ministerial role.

Authorities said the equipment was procured without proper needs analysis or price evaluation, and failed to serve remote and underdeveloped regions.

The corruption case involves allegations of overpriced Chromebook purchases and unnecessary software.