During the investigation, Lee denied the charges of drugging and raping the women, insisting that all sexual acts were consensual and that filming them was a "normal aspect of Taipei’s nightclub culture." His legal team maintained this defense throughout the lengthy legal battle.

The scandal forced Lee’s father, Lee Yueh-tsang, to resign from his position as a director at Yuanta Financial Holding

The 2012 Justin Lee scandal remains one of Taiwan’s most notorious criminal cases, involving high-society debauchery, systemic sexual violence, and a massive digital privacy breach. Justin Lee (Li Zongrui), the son of a wealthy Taiwanese financial executive, was convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting dozens of women, many of whom were high-profile models and actresses.

Shortly before Lee turned himself in, approximately 27.5 GB of indecent photos and videos began circulating on the internet. This leak led to the arrest of at least 12 netizens

Against this backdrop, the Taiwan government has been under pressure to deliver on campaign promises and address the nation's pressing concerns. But when allegations of corruption and cronyism began to surface, involving some of the country's most powerful officials, it became clear that something was amiss.

His natural charisma shines on variety and travel shows. Co-hosting Go Go Taiwan allows him to merge his lifestyle with his career, as he takes viewers on cycling trips, camping excursions, and surfing adventures across the island. His hosting style is warm, unpretentious, and educational, often highlighting local Taiwanese culture and sustainability.

. Levering his family's vast wealth, Lee became a fixture at fashion parties and exclusive nightclubs.

His modus operandi was consistent: he would during social outings. He would then bring them back to his luxury apartment where, while they were unconscious or mentally incapacitated and unable to resist, he would sexually assault them and surreptitiously record the entire act using hidden cameras or his cell phone. Reports suggest that many victims, including models, actresses, and even a step-sister, were unaware they had been filmed until the videos surfaced online.