Former Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Nadiem Makarim appeared at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) headquarters on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 for questioning as part of a widening corruption investigation into the procurement of Chromebook laptops under the government’s 2019-2022 digital education initiative.

Arriving at the AGO's main office in Jakarta around 9 a.m. with his legal counsel Hotman Paris Hutapea, Nadiem’s testimony is seen as a critical piece in the case, according to AGO officials. His appearance follows the interrogation of over 40 witnesses and the seizure of documents and electronic evidence.

“This examination is a significant moment in the investigation. It is not only aimed at deepening certain information but also confirming the findings gathered so far,” AGO spokesman Harli Siregar told reporters.

Investigators are particularly interested in Nadiem’s role as minister overseeing the Chromebook procurement, including oversight of planning, execution, and post-distribution phases. The case has also drawn attention due to potential links with tech companies Gojek and Google, both of which have come under scrutiny.

On July 8, 2025, investigators raided the offices of GoTo, the parent company of Gojek, and seized electronic evidence. Earlier, they had questioned Andre Soelistyo, the former CEO of Gojek (now GoTo), and Melissa Siska Juminto, the owner of PT Go-Jek Indonesia.

On July 2, prosecutors also interviewed a Google representative with the initials GSM, identified as the Strategic Partner Manager for Chrome OS.

Asked whether the investigation was probing possible influence from Google’s 2019 investment in Gojek on the selection of Chromebooks for the education project, Harli said such connections were being examined.

“The summons and seizures are conducted because the investigators see a relevance and urgency in each element. Whether or not a clear link is found between them will be announced when the process allows,” Harli cited.

Tuesday’s questioning marked Nadiem’s second appearance before prosecutors. During his first examination on June 23, 2025, he was questioned for nearly 12 hours and answered 31 questions. At the time, he stated his full commitment to cooperating with law enforcement.

“I will continue to be cooperative to clarify this issue and help maintain public trust in the educational transformation we’ve worked so hard to build,” Nadiem said, reading from a prepared statement.

The AGO had initially summoned Nadiem for questioning last week, but his legal team requested a rescheduling due to personal reasons.

GoTo statement

In a separate statement on Tuesday, GoTo’s Director of Public Affairs & Communications, Ade Mulya, clarified that Nadiem has had no formal role at the company since resigning as President Commissioner in October 2019.

“He has not held any executive or employee position at Gojek since that time, and GoTo has had no involvement with his ministerial duties, including the procurement currently under investigation,” Ade said.

Ade also noted that Andre Soelistyo stepped down from his commissioner role at GoTo in June 2024, after resigning as CEO a year earlier in June 2023.