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OriginalSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:20 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityPublished07:20 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC

“Indonesian vice president, son of former leader, steps down over diploma scandal”

“The son of former President Joko Widodo had filed a certificate saying his overseas education was equivalent to a vocational high school in Indonesia.”

Indonesian vice president steps down over diploma scandal

Key points

  • Gibran Rakabuming Raka served as Indonesian vice president for two years.
  • His term ended Thursday amid controversy over a high school diploma.
  • Raka is the eldest son of former President Joko Widodo (Jokowi).
  • Joko Widodo was the predecessor to current President Prabowo Subianto.
  • The diploma scandal was described as the last nail in his political coffin.

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