Richard Lee Protests the Hearing, Witness Admits to Adding Whitening Claims on WT Capsule

Kapanlagi.com - Richard Lee underwent a follow-up hearing in the case of alleged violations of consumer rights and the Health Law at the Tangerang District Court on Monday (31/08/2026). This session presented witness Muhammad Arman, the owner of the online store Grabah Shop, who was asked for information about the WT Capsule product.

Arman stated that he purchased WT Capsule through the TikTok platform to then resell it in his store. He admitted to changing the product description by adding the term body whitener to attract buyers, while the product and photos followed what was available from the source.

"For the product and photos, they are the same. Only the description was slightly added with body whitener. The title is mine, White Tomato by dr. Richard Lee," said Arman when met at the Tangerang District Court on Monday (31/08/2026).

According to Arman's statement, the adjustments were made to the description and the title of the display, not to the product itself. He mentioned that the title used in his store is White Tomato by dr. Richard Lee to market the item.

1. Richard Lee Expresses Protest in the Courtroom

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Upon hearing the witness's testimony, Richard Lee immediately expressed his protest in front of the panel of judges. The difference in names and the addition of body whitening claims in the description made him doubt whether the evidence purchased by the witness actually came from his company.

"From clear observation, bought on TikTok, sold on Shopee, Your Honor. The name is different, bought as WT Capsule, sold as White Tomato, and it also states body whitening there. Now, just from the name, how can we prove that the item purchased is my item?" Richard Lee asserted.

2. Richard Lee Questions the Authenticity of the Product

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Richard also questioned the authenticity of the product marketed by the witness because the selling price in the store display was considered far below the official cost price set by the company. He stated that the price difference made him skeptical about the origin of the goods.

"I can say this item definitely does not belong to me. Why? Because it is sold below the cost price. What merchant would want to incur a loss?" he said.

Richard Lee's attorney, Faizal Hafied, believes that the responsibility for the item in question lies with the witness. He emphasized that Arman has controlled and owned the item for a year, making it an important point for the defense.

"This item is accused of belonging to Richard. It was already mentioned that the item, after civil law, has been purchased for a year, so it belongs to Arman. It should be him (Arman) sitting there. It's clear, there is no fabrication. Arman has admitted it," said Faizal Hafied.

3. Highlight the Differences in Product Stock Data

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The legal team also highlighted the discrepancies in stock and sales data from the online store owned by the witness. Arman is said to have only purchased 13 boxes from Richard Lee, but the display shows that the product was sold 21 times. This discrepancy raises questions about the origin of the goods circulating in the store.

In light of these findings, the panel of judges requested the defense team to compile all facts and key points into a defense note or plea. Richard Lee, along with his legal counsel, expressed optimism in refuting the prosecutor's charges based on the testimonies presented in court. The trial will continue next week with the agenda of examining the next witness.

(kpl/far/fbi)