# Nadiem Anwar Makarim, 41, is a co-founder of Indonesia’s ride-hailing and payment company Gojek.

*business · news · 2026-04-20 · Daily Excelsior*

## Key points

- Prosecutors allege Makarim received about USD 48.2 million from the Chromebook procurement program.
- Google’s former Asia Pacific leaders denied any link between Google investments and the laptop deal.
- Makarim allegedly pressured Google to invest in Gojek's parent company, PT AKAB, during his tenure.
- The program involved buying over 1.2 million Chromebooks, allegedly to strengthen Google’s role in Indonesian education.
- Prosecutors argue Makarim’s resignation from PT AKAB was to conceal ongoing indirect control and conflicts of interest.

**Companies:** Google, Gojek, PT Aplikasi Karya Anak Bangsa
**Countries:** Indonesia

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