Police Comment on Richard Lee's Detention

Metro Jaya Police have confirmed that they have detained the cosmetic doctor and prominent influencer Richard Lee. ‘Yes, he has been detained,’ said Brigadier General Edy Suranta Sitepu, Director of Special Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimsus) of the Metro Jaya Police, on Friday, 6 March 2026. While confirming, he did not elaborate further, saying details would be disclosed later, but an exact timeline had not been specified. The detention followed Richard Lee’s interrogation at the Directorate of Special Criminal Investigation (Ditreskrimsus) of the Metro Jaya Police on Friday evening, 6 March 2026. Richard Lee left the examination building under tight guard by officers. He was seen wearing a white shirt and black trousers as he was escorted to the Metro Jaya Police detention centre. Richard Lee’s hands appeared to be cuffed, though concealed by his clothing. The doctor, known for his active presence on social media, did not utter a word as he was led away by officers.