Indonesia has jailed Nadiem Makarim, the founder of ride-hailing company Gojek, on charges of abusing his authority. According to authorities, Makarim favoured Google in a laptop procurement process intended for school children while in an official position.
The case has raised concerns among investors about the business and investment climate in Indonesia. The jailing of a prominent tech entrepreneur on charges related to government procurement decisions signals potential risks for foreign and domestic investors operating in the country.
The incident involves a laptop procurement contract that was directed toward Google rather than going through a competitive bidding process. Authorities allege that Makarim used his official authority to manipulate this procurement in Google's favour.
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