Nadiem Responds To KPK's Call This Morning Regarding Google Cloud's Investigation

Former Minister of Education and Technology Nadiem Makarim visited the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta today, Thursday 7 August 2025 (Tsa Tsia/VOI)

JAKARTA - Former Minister of Education and Technology Nadiem Makarim visited the KPK's Red and White building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta today, Thursday, August 7. He will be questioned regarding the investigation into alleged corruption in the procurement of Google Cloud at the Ministry of Education and Culture.

From observations in the field, Nadiem appeared to be accompanied by his attorney, Hotman Paris Hutapea. He arrived at around 09.15 WIB.

He did not make any statements regarding the request for information. He only said he was in good health.

"(I, ed) am healthy," Nadiem told reporters before entering the building lobby.

As for Nadiem when he entered accompanied by his attorney. Hotman and his team then came out when Nadiem went up to the second floor of the examination room.

Previously, the KPK confirmed that it would summon Nadiem Makarim as the former Minister of Education and Culture on Thursday, August 7. He will be questioned regarding the investigation into alleged corruption in the procurement of Google Cloud at the Ministry of Education and Culture.

"That's right (will be summoned Thursday, ed)," said Deputy Chairperson of the KPK Fitroh Rochcahyanto when confirmed by reporters quoted on Wednesday, August 6.

The information regarding Nadiem Makarim's request for information was conveyed by a VOI source since last week. He said the former GoJek boss would be asked to attend the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta.

Meanwhile, KPK spokesman Budi Prasetyo admitted that he did not know about the schedule. "We will check the information first later," he told reporters at the KPK's Merah Putih building, Kuningan Persada, South Jakarta, Tuesday night, August 5.

Budi only ensured that investigators would definitely ask for information from parties suspected of knowing about the procurement incident. Anyone who is summoned is asked to cooperate.

"KPK urges anyone who is summoned to be asked for cooperative information to provide information to investigators and in the investigation process," he said.