News Summary:
- Richard Lee remains in custody at the Polda Metro Jaya detention center.
- His detention stems from allegations of obstructing the legal process related to his case.
- According to prevailing regulations, the period of detention can be extended for up to an additional 40 days.
Teknowarta – The legal proceedings against suspect Richard Lee, embroiled in an alleged consumer protection violation case, are actively ongoing at the Polda Metro Jaya. Richard Lee continues to be held at the Polda Metro Jaya detention center, with no immediate clarity regarding any submission for a suspension of his detention.
This information was confirmed by Kompol Andaru Rahutomo, Head of the Public Information Sub-division of Polda Metro Jaya. “As of now, Mr. DRL remains at the Polda Metro Jaya detention center. Please direct any further inquiries for specific information. The legal process continues to move forward,” Andaru stated on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Andaru further elaborated that the initial period of detention for DRL was set for 20 days. However, if investigators require more time to finalize the case files, this detention period can be extended.
“Should the initial 20-day detention period conclude, we will proceed with an extension as deemed necessary, until the case files are declared complete by the Prosecutor’s Office,” he explained, underscoring the flexibility of the investigative timeline.
Under the existing legal framework, such extensions can prolong the detention for up to an additional 40 days. “The first phase of detention is 20 days. If investigators determine that additional time is required for examinations or to complete the compilation of files, the detention can be extended for another 40 days,” Andaru clarified. He stressed that any decision for an extension is made in close coordination between the investigators and the Prosecutor’s Office.
Ultimately, once the case files are officially declared complete, or ‘P21,’ the suspect, along with all pertinent evidence, will be promptly transferred to the Prosecutor’s Office for the subsequent stages of legal processing. “When the files are deemed complete, the suspect and evidence will be handed over to the Prosecutor’s Office,” Andaru concluded.
Case Background
This complex legal battle originates from a report filed by a consumer who purchased several branded beauty products belonging to Richard Lee via various online marketplaces between October and November 2024. The products in question included ‘White Tomato,’ ‘DNA Salmon,’ and ‘Miss V Stem Cell by Athena Group,’ with prices ranging from hundreds of thousands to over Rp1 million.
Upon receipt, these products were allegedly found to be problematic. Concerns included discrepancies between stated contents and actual ingredients, non-sterile conditions, and packaging suspected of being a result of repacking. Subsequently, the individual identified as Doktif reported DRL to the Polda Metro Jaya for alleged violations of consumer protection laws. Following investigations and case proceedings, Polda Metro Jaya officially named Richard Lee as a suspect in the alleged consumer protection violation case on December 15, 2025. Intriguingly, Doktif was also named a suspect, facing defamation charges initiated by Dokter Richard Lee at the Polres Metro Jakarta Selatan.
This article was originally published on Tribunnews.com under the title “Penahanan Richard Lee Berpotensi Diperpanjang, Polisi Masih Tunggu Kelengkapan Berkas.”