Jokowi Testifies in Forged Degree Case, Cites Insult and Public Trust Erosion
Indonesian President Joko Widodo testified in a trial concerning allegations of a forged university degree. The President stated he felt insulted, arguing the accusations tarnished his and his family's reputation and eroded public trust, affecting an estimated 34 million people.
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