LUX Property Issues Full Apology After Fraud and Sabotage Allegations at Marina Bay City, Lombok

Investigations reveal serial fraud by former partner Kinnara; LUX warns clients against dealing with the rogue operator

By Newsdesk

Lombok, Indonesia – LUX Property Group, the controlling owner of Marina Bay Investments and the Marina Bay City Project, has issued a public apology to clients and investors following revelations of misconduct, fraud, and sabotage by a former venture partner, Kinnara (K-I-N-N-A-R-A).

In a detailed statement, LUX admitted that the company had entered into a joint venture with Kinnara during the early stages of Marina Bay City, which later proved to be a source of major complications for clients. The agreement involved LUX constructing a resort and villas for Kinnara, while operations were supposed to remain separate.

“While we acted in good faith, the arrangement created unnecessary disruption and confusion for our clients, for which we sincerely apologise,” the statement read.

At a later stage, Kinnara claimed it could deliver up to six times as many clients as LUX could attract independently and proposed a broader joint venture. LUX agreed to trial the arrangement.

However, internal audits revealed that Kinnara had failed to deliver additional clients, poached existing clients, and withheld funds owed under the venture agreement. Further investigations uncovered deliberate attempts by Kinnara to take over the project, including forming a separate company, “Marina Bay Group,” claiming 100% ownership, and attempting to trademark “Marina Bay Lombok” outside the agreed venture framework.

LUX’s investigations also uncovered multiple prior fraud-related matters in Australia involving Kinnara’s CEO, Adrian Campbell, which were not disclosed at the time of the joint venture:

•A Border Mail front-page report alleged cheque forgery and theft of Telstra copper cables; Campbell reportedly fled Australia while on bail to Bali.

•Canberra Times and Brisbane Times reports detail the sale of licenses to an international product without rights.

•Queensland Department of Fair Trading records list a case involving the sale of solar systems that were paid for but never delivered.

The LUX statement described this as a consistent pattern of alleged fraudulent behaviour that should have been discovered before entering the venture. Investigators said Campbell’s use of advanced SEO and reputation management techniques had obscured public awareness of these matters.

When tensions escalated, Kinnara threatened that the LUX founder would be jailed or banned from Indonesia unless a multi-million-dollar buyout was agreed. LUX complied under duress to remove Kinnara from the project. The buyout was confirmed by media releases on November 4 and 5, but Kinnara subsequently refused to transfer shares, withheld digital assets, and continued marketing itself as part of Marina Bay City.

The rogue operator also redirected clients to other beachfront properties they were selling, collecting additional funds on land they do not own and cannot develop.

LUX revealed that Kinnara introduced a builder with a history of fraud, who was overpaid by more than AUD 1.2 million across three projects. LUX terminated the builder due to systematic overcharging and incomplete work, and legal proceedings are now ongoing.

Kinnara’s continued interference in these matters has further complicated project operations and posed risks to clients, investors, and regulatory compliance.

Kinnara has falsely alleged that payments of AUD 10,000 to LUX executives were improper. In reality:

•These payments were made post-buyout by a private company LUX controls.

•Kinnara is not a shareholder and has no entitlement to influence these payments.

•The claim is irrelevant and baseless, given the context of the buyout and shareholder rights.

No buyers or investors should make any payments to Kinnara or any company they control or claim is associated with Marina Bay City.

Only payments made directly to LUX Property Group or its approved entities for the Marina Bay City Project are valid and will result in the construction of villas.

Any attempt to pay Kinnara or related entities could result in loss of funds and no delivery of the property purchased, as Kinnara has no legal right to sell Marina Bay City assets or represent the project.

Despite Kinnara’s actions, LUX confirmed that it remains the controlling owner of Marina Bay Investments and the Marina Bay City Project, and that Kinnara holds no management, operational, or decision-making authority. Refunds for Kinnara clients must be addressed directly with Kinnara.

The company reiterated its commitment to delivering Marina Bay City with integrity, transparency, and professionalism, promising that all LUX clients will receive the villas and services promised.

“While these challenges have caused disruption, the project continues under experienced and compliant management, and we thank our clients for their patience and trust,” LUX said in its statement.