EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION

Kinnara CEO Adrian Campbell Accused of Threats, Bribery and Investor Deception as Multi-Million Dollar Probes Deepen

Serious new allegations have emerged against Kinnara and its CEO Adrian Campbell, with multiple sources claiming staff and contractors linked to LUX Property Group were threatened and offered inducements to assist in what insiders describe as a coordinated effort to damage the company.

The claims surface as Australian cybercrime investigators intensify inquiries into Campbell’s past and present business dealings, including the collapse of GIM Trade, where approximately AUD $23 million in investor funds was reportedly lost.

Intelligence Shared With Australian Cybercrime Authorities

Sources confirm that the founder of LUX Property Group was recently invited to Australia to provide intelligence to senior cybercrime investigators examining Campbell’s activities and related corporate structures.

Investigators are understood to be analysing:

• The flow of funds connected to GIM Trade

• Allegations that investors were misled into believing they were purchasing low-risk bond products

• Claims that funds were transferred offshore rather than invested as represented

The ABC previously reported on investor complaints surrounding GIM Trade, while ASIC and law enforcement agencies have been linked to inquiries into aspects of the matter.

Now, attention is said to be turning to an additional alleged scheme involving up to AUD $5 million connected to the Marina Bay City development in Indonesia.

Sources allege that a copycat company structure bearing a near-identical name to the legitimate project entity was established, diverting funds from investors who believed they were purchasing villas within the official development.

Allegations of Intimidation and Bribery

Insiders claim that following the October 2025 buyout of Kinnara’s stake in Marina Bay City, Campbell allegedly approached staff and contractors associated with LUX Property Group.

According to those familiar with the matter, individuals were:

• Pressured to cooperate with alternative development plans

• Encouraged to distance themselves from LUX

• Offered financial inducements to align with Campbell’s competing strategy

Sources describe a campaign aimed at destabilising the developer after it assumed full control of the project.

These claims have not yet been tested in court. However, individuals who spoke on condition of anonymity say they are prepared to provide documentation and communications to authorities.

Flight From Australia

Campbell is reported to have sold Australian assets and relocated to Thailand following the fallout from the GIM Trade controversy.

Critics argue the move coincided with increasing regulatory scrutiny. Supporters maintain he left for personal and commercial reasons and denies wrongdoing.

Historical Legal Issues

Public records and prior media coverage show that Campbell’s business history has previously drawn regulatory and legal attention.

Reporting by the Border Mail referenced earlier police matters including cheque forgery and theft of Telstra assets. Queensland’s Department of Fair Trading records indicate past fraud-related findings. Additional disputes and regulatory actions were reported in the Brisbane Times and Canberra Times.

While past matters do not determine present guilt, critics argue they establish a pattern that regulators cannot ignore.

Growing Pressure

Legal analysts suggest that if authorities establish links between:

• GIM Trade investor losses

• The alleged copycat Marina Bay entity

• Fund transfers across jurisdictions

…the consequences could be severe, particularly given the cross-border nature of operations spanning Australia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

For investors, the central question remains unanswered:

Where did the money go?

Until full financial records are disclosed, speculation will continue to swirl around the man at the centre of the storm.

Campbell has previously denied wrongdoing in various disputes and has maintained that certain allegations are commercially motivated attacks by former partners.

Investigations remain ongoing.

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