Released, Dr Richard Lee Thanked The National Police Chief For His Assistance

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JAKARTA - Investigators from the Special Criminal Investigation Directorate (Ditreskrimsus) of the Metro Jaya Police have decided not to detain Doctor Richard Lee for the alleged illegal access and disappearance of evidence. Although his legal status has been determined as a suspect.

"An investigation has been carried out, no arrests have been made," said the Head of Public Relations of the Metro Jaya Police, Kombes Yusri Yunus, to reporters, Thursday, August 12.

One of the reasons for not being detained was because investigators considered that Dr Richard Lee was cooperative in the investigation. In fact, previously investigators had made coercive efforts in the examination process.

Then, as a substitute for not being detained, Dr. Richard had to make a mandatory report. However, Yusri has not detailed the mechanism for the mandatory reporting.

"It is mandatory to report on the grounds that the person concerned was cooperative during the examination," said Yusri.

Thank-you note

On the other hand, Dr. Richard Lee, who was free to breathe fresh air, 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.

Dr Richard Lee was arrested at his residence in Palembang, South Sumatra, Wednesday 11 August. The arrest was because he intentionally deleted the post on his Instagram account.

In fact, the @dr.richard_lee account has been designated as evidence in the alleged defamation case.

In this case, Dr. Richard is suspected 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.