Recalling Dr Richard Lee's Case, 'Drama' Must Report To Detention

JAKARTA - Beautician Dr Richard Lee has become a suspect in an illegal access case. Where, he used the Instagram account @dr.richard_lee which at that time had been used as evidence.

The use of that account aims to delete uploads. This is a criminal offense because the account has been confiscated in the alleged defamation case.

In a series of investigations into the case, Richard Lee was decided not to be detained. The reason, the beautician is considered cooperative.

The Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya, who at that time held the position of Kombes Yusri Yunus, stated that with some considerations the investigators decided not to make an arrest. However, Richard Lee was asked to report.

"An examination has been carried out, no detention has been carried out and a report must be made on the grounds that the person concerned was cooperative during the examination," said Yusri.

Meanwhile, Richard Lee, who at that time was able to breathe a sigh of relief, was finally able to return home, on August 12, 2021.

Before leaving Polda Metro Jaya, Richard Lee gave a statement. He thanked several parties. One of them is the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo.

"I can only say thank you, everyone helped me, the National Police Chief helped me, the Dirkrimsus helped me, the Wadir helped me, all investigators helped me," said Richard.

Not to forget, he also expressed his gratitude to his lawyer who faithfully accompanied him. Then, to the investigators who have handled the case well.

"Bang Razman helped me tremendously. There were so many people who prayed for me. The Head of Sub-Directorate also helped me," said Richard.

However, about four months later, Richard Lee was reportedly arrested again by the Polda Metro Jaya, on December 27. The news of Richard Lee's detention was conveyed by his wife through his Instagram account @renieffendi24.

"I swear I'm writing this until I get bad news from husband @dr.richardlee_official being detained by the police. What is the basis for my husband being detained, he doesn't want my husband to be detained. It's clear that my husband is not guilty, not a crime, does not harm others, what is the basis of my husband being detained," he wrote, quoted by VOI, Monday, December 27.

While confirmed separately, the Head of Public Relations of the Polda Metro Jaya Kombes E. Zulpan stated that Richard Lee's detention was not a new case. But still related to cases of illegal access.

This detention was also carried out in the context of transferring the second stage of the case file. The research prosecutor stated that the case file was declared complete or P21.

"That's right (detention for stage two, ed)," said Zulpan.

However, regarding when the case file for Dr Richard Lee was declared complete by the research prosecutor, Zulpan could not elaborate. The reason, is currently still coordinating with the team of investigators.

"Tomorrow I will release it," said Zulpan.

For information, in this case, Richard Lee is accused of under Article 30 in conjunction with 46 of the ITE Law and Article 231 of the Criminal Code and/or Article 221 of the Criminal Code regarding the loss of evidence.