JAKARTA - Doctor Richard Lee underwent Ramadan fasting while in the Metro Jaya Police Detention House (Rutan). He was detained since Friday, March 6, 2026, in connection with the alleged case of consumer protection violations.
Director of Prisoners and Evidence (Dirtahti) of the Metro Jaya Police AKBP Dermawan Karosekali said all Muslim prisoners continued to carry out fasting during the month of Ramadan.
"All Muslim prisoners are required to carry out fasting," said Dermawan, Sunday, March 8, 2026.
He explained that the needs for sahur and breaking the fast for the prisoners had been prepared by the state.
"Sahoor and iftar meals are prepared by the state," he said.
The philanthropist said that currently there are more than 300 prisoners at the Polda Metro Jaya Detention Center who are fasting during Ramadan, including Richard Lee. According to him, Richard fasts like other prisoners.
"For Richard Lee also fasting. His treatment is the same as other prisoners," he said.
He emphasized that all detainees continued to receive services in accordance with standards during their detention.
"We provide the best service to the prisoners," he said.
Previously, Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Pol Budi Hermanto, explained the reason why investigators detained Richard Lee. According to him, the detention was carried out because the suspect was considered to hinder the investigation process.
"The suspect did not attend the additional examination on March 3, 2026 without giving a clear explanation. On that day, the suspect was known to have made a live broadcast on the TikTok account," said Budi.
In addition, Richard Lee was also said to have failed to fulfill his reporting obligations. He did not attend on Monday, March 23, 2026 and Thursday, March 5, 2026 without a clear reason.
"Based on this, the suspect DRL was detained at 21.50 WIB at the Metro Jaya Police Detention Center," he said.
Before being detained, Richard Lee first underwent a health examination by the Biddokkes team of the Polda Metro Jaya. The examination includes checking blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and body temperature.
The results of the examination showed that his health condition was normal so that he could be active as usual. Personal items that are not related to the investigation process have also been entrusted to his lawyer.
Richard Lee previously underwent an examination from 13.00 WIB to 17.00 WIB. During the examination, investigators asked 29 questions to the person concerned.
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