Bali Police Probe Online Fraud Case Targeting LUX Property Clients
Eyewitness – Denpasar
An alleged online investment fraud linked to the Marina Bay City project is now under formal investigation by the Bali Regional Police (Polda Bali), following a complaint by an Australian investor who claims to have been deceived into transferring more than AUD $112,000 (Rp1.32 billion).
The case, registered under STPL/510/III/2026/SPKT/POLDA BALI, centers on accusations that Adrian Campbell, CEO of Kinnara, orchestrated or facilitated an online scheme that diverted funds from legitimate LUX Property Group clients through misleading digital channels and unauthorized entities.
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Social Media Funnel into an Alleged Scam
The complaint outlines what investigators believe may be a classic online fraud funnel:
•Initial contact via Facebook investment groups
•Promotion of Marina Bay City as a LUX-backed project
•Migration into private WhatsApp groups
•Direct outreach from individuals claiming to represent official partners
The victim was allegedly contacted by Simon Gronow, who positioned Kinnara as a legitimate strategic partner of LUX Property Group.
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How the Online Fraud Allegedly Worked
According to the police report, the scheme relied on blending real and fake entities to create credibility:
•Investors were shown legitimate branding linked to LUX
•Contracts referenced real companies such as PT Bali Real Estate Investments
•Payments, however, were redirected to accounts controlled by Kinnara-linked entities
Funds were sent to Marina Bay Lombok Pty Ltd, but receipts and invoices were issued by PT Marina Bay Group—an entity now alleged to be a copycat company controlled by Adrian Campbell.
This structure is now a central focus of the fraud investigation.
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LUX Property: Clients Allegedly Targeted and Diverted
Jamie McIntyre, founder of LUX Property Group, says it appears they were effectively stealing LUX clients, using trust in the brand to redirect investors into unauthorized arrangements.
According to McIntyre:
•They were effectively stealing our clients, using their trust with our brand and company, to divert them into contracts they issued with bank accounts changed and copy and paste digital signatures, putting the build liability with LUX Property Group
•No payments from the victim were received by LUX
•Company names and branding may have been misused digitally
LUX maintains that this is not a development failure—but a case of clients being intercepted online and redirected to unauthorized payment channels.
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Mounting International Scrutiny
Adrian Campbell is already facing ongoing scrutiny in Australia, alongside Kinnara CFO Hilton Wood, following their involvement in a previous company, GIM Trading, which was investigated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation over AUD $23 million taken from client bank accounts.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission traced approximately AUD $17 million overseas, raising serious concerns about cross-border financial activity.
Cybercrime investigators are now believed to be working with LUX Property Group to assist in tracing the missing millions allegedly diverted from the Marina Bay City project, with suspicions that funds from both Marina Bay City and GIM Trading may have been funneled into another development known as Saraya in Lombok.
Australian cybercrime investigators examining Adrian Campbell, Simon Gronow, and Hilton Wood have reportedly provided contact channels to Indonesian authorities to share intelligence and assist the investigation.
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Prior Criminal Charges and Expanding Case
Adrian Campbell has previously been charged in Australia by both:
•Victoria Police (cheque forgery)
•Queensland Police Service (theft of Telstra copper cables)
In addition, two separate cases of major fraud were brought by the Queensland Office of Fair Trading.
This latest Bali police report is also being referred to the Australian Federal Police as the matter escalates across jurisdictions.
If formally charged, Adrian Campbell could face deportation to Australia, where he is believed to be wanted for questioning in relation to previous matters.
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Victim Silenced After Demanding Answers
As the investor began questioning discrepancies, the situation escalated:
•Requests for proof of fund transfers were allegedly ignored
•The victim was reportedly blocked from investor communication groups
•No full accounting or bank statements have been provided
Such behavior is now being examined as part of the alleged fraud pattern.
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Cyber Crime Investigation Expands
The Bali Police Cyber Crime Directorate is now investigating the matter as a potential online fraud and financial crime case, focusing on:
•Digital communication trails (WhatsApp, Facebook)
•Bank account flows across jurisdictions
•The role of intermediary entities used to receive funds
Authorities are also assessing whether the operation involved cross-border fraud mechanisms, including offshore accounts or digital asset transfers.
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More Victims Urged to Come Forward
Authorities and investigators are now urging other potential victims to come forward, as the full scale of the alleged online fraud targeting Marina Bay City and LUX Property Group clients is still being uncovered.
Early estimates suggest the total losses could already run into the millions of Australian dollars.
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Where Did the Money Go?
As the investigation unfolds, one question dominates:
How did funds intended for a legitimate development allegedly get diverted through online channels to unauthorized entities—and who ultimately controls those funds?
With multiple agencies now involved across Indonesia and Australia, this case is rapidly evolving into a major international fraud investigation.
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