Jokowi's Diploma Authenticity Questioned in Court, Lawyer Expresses Satisfaction
During a trial over alleged forged diplomas of Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), the president himself presented original diplomas from elementary, junior high, and senior high school. His lawyer expressed satisfaction that the doubts were cleared.
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