Further Evidence Emerges Suggesting Premeditated Actions by Kinnara CEO Adrian Campbell in Marina Bay City Dispute
New information emerging from the ongoing dispute surrounding the Marina Bay City Lombok development is raising further questions about whether the conflict was not merely a business disagreement but part of a much earlier and calculated plan.
According to parties involved in the project, evidence has now surfaced showing that Kinnara CEO Adrian Campbell allegedly attempted to trademark the Marina Bay City brand in his own personal name during the very early stages of the joint venture.
Sources familiar with the development say the trademark attempt occurred before the dispute between the joint venture partners became public, suggesting the move may have been part of a deliberate strategy to control the brand independently of the project partners.
Early Trademark Attempt Raises Questions
Individuals connected to the project say Campbell’s attempt to register the Marina Bay City trademark was never disclosed to the joint venture partners and was allegedly carried out without authorization.
Legal observers note that if a founding partner attempts to secure the trademark of a joint venture project in their own name without disclosure, it can indicate an intention to gain control of the intellectual property associated with the development.
In this case, critics argue the move could have given Campbell future leverage over the project’s branding, marketing, and investor communications.
Copycat Company Allegedly Established
At roughly the same time, it has also been alleged that Campbell secretly established a company called PT Marina Bay Group, a name strikingly similar to the legitimate project entity.
Corporate records reportedly show that 100 percent of the shares in PT Marina Bay Group were issued to Campbell and entities under his control.
Opponents of Campbell say the creation of a company with such a closely related name to the project was not accidental.
Instead, they argue it formed part of a parallel structure capable of receiving investor funds or presenting itself as associated with the legitimate development.
If proven, critics say such actions would suggest deliberate planning rather than a later opportunistic dispute.
Pattern Echoes Previous Allegations
The emerging details have drawn comparisons to earlier allegations surrounding GIM Trading, a company previously associated with Campbell and his then-CFO Hilton Wood, where approximately $23 million AUD in client funds went missing.
In a widely reported investigation by ABC, cybercrime investigator Ken Gamble described the alleged scheme as:
“One of the most calculated scams I’ve ever seen in Australia.”
Authorities have been examining the GIM Trading collapse as part of broader inquiries into the movement of investor funds.
Missing Funds Allegations in Lombok Project
The Marina Bay City dispute has also involved allegations that millions of dollars in investor funds are unaccounted for.
Representatives connected with the development claim approximately $4–5 million AUD that was supposed to reach the legitimate project entity never arrived.
They allege some of the funds may have been diverted through entities connected to Campbell, including the similarly named PT Marina Bay Group.
Campbell has denied wrongdoing in relation to various allegations surrounding the project.
Investigations Continuing
As more individuals connected to past ventures come forward with claims regarding Campbell’s previous activities, investigators in Australia are reportedly examining whether the pattern of events surrounding Marina Bay City reflects a continuation of earlier schemes.
If the allegations regarding the early trademark attempt and the creation of a similarly named corporate entity are substantiated, critics say it could strengthen arguments that the events surrounding the Lombok development were premeditated long before the public dispute emerged.
For now, the situation remains the subject of legal disputes and ongoing scrutiny from investigators and affected investors.