Judge Questions the Source of Ibrahim Arief's Salary as a Consultant

During a court hearing on a corruption case involving the procurement of Chromebooks at the Ministry of Education, it was revealed that the judge questioned the source of Ibrahim Arief’s income. His salary as a consultant for the Ministry was reportedly IDR 163 million per month. A Ministry representative, speaking at the trial, stated that they were unaware of where the funds came from, sparking suspicions of possible corrupt practices. The case is being heard at the Central Jakarta District Court. The corruption charges implicate not only Ibrahim Arief but also other high-ranking Education Ministry officials, including former minister Nadiem Makarim, who allegedly received unauthorized earnings amounting to billions of rupiahs…