Legal proceedings of Richard Lee in Indonesia

The legal proceedings involving beauty doctor and content creator Richard Lee at the Tangerang District Court have seen significant developments regarding his detention status.

Former Supreme Court Justice Gayus Lumbuun provided expert testimony as a guarantor, arguing that the prosecution conflated health laws with consumer rights laws. Lumbuun specifically noted that consumer protection in this case should pertain only to labeling rather than product content, and he challenged the precision of the investigators regarding the timing and location of the alleged offenses.

Following these developments, the Tangerang District Court granted a request to suspend Lee’s detention after several months in custody. The suspension was supported by four guarantors, including Lumbuun, Lee’s wife, his legal counsel, and Ustadz Derry Sulaiman. While Lee is not required to wear electronic tracking devices, he must attend all scheduled court hearings in person every Thursday. Prosecutors have indicated that the suspension may be revoked if he fails to appear without a valid reason.