Fraudster Adrian Campbell Exposed in Scathing Federal Court Rebuke

Adrian James Campbell, the CEO of cross-border investment entity Kinnara Capital (also operating as Kinnara Asia), has established a multi-jurisdictional footprint promoting property developments and commercial schemes across Australia, South-East Asia, and Bali. While publicly marketing offshore ventures, Campbell has accumulated a 17-year history of regulatory enforcement, civil disputes, and criminal convictions spanning multiple corporate entities.

The Federal Court Finds Campbell Lied Under Oath

A Federal Court ruling in Brisbane has delivered a major reprimand to Campbell. Handing down Campbell v McIntyre (No 2) [2026] FCA 1279, Justice Derrington discharged interim injunctions obtained by Campbell after uncovering "exceptionally serious" non-disclosures in his sworn evidence.

"In an initial affidavit, Campbell swore under oath that he had never been convicted of any criminal offence in Australia — a claim exposed as false when a later affidavit was forced to acknowledge his extensive criminal record."

The court dismissed his bid for relief and ordered him to pay 80 per cent of legal costs on an indemnity basis — a penalty reserved by courts for conduct the judiciary regards as egregious.

The Full Criminal Record Revealed by the Court

The public judgment published on the Federal Court of Australia website directly details Campbell's true record. The court notes:

• 2018 — Eco Boss Pty Ltd: Guilty pleas in Southport Magistrates Court to 11 counts of making false and misleading representations, resulting in an $85,000 personal fine and $102,200 in restitution orders. The presiding magistrate characterised that conduct as deliberate and described it plainly as "a scam."
• 2015 — International Solar Solutions: Five consumer-law convictions for unsupplied solar installations. Customers paid and received nothing.
• 2012: Fraud convictions — among the earliest documented entries in Campbell's growing record of regulatory and criminal enforcement.

Despite this history, Campbell promoted himself publicly as a credible investment operator and CEO of Kinnara Capital, an entity marketing offshore resort and property opportunities to Australian investors.

Indemnity Costs — What the Penalty Means

The court's order that Campbell pay costs on an indemnity basis is significant. Unlike standard party-party costs, indemnity costs cover the actual legal fees of the other side with minimal reduction. Courts reserve this penalty for conduct they regard as unreasonable, dishonest, or calculated — in this case, swearing a false affidavit in Federal Court proceedings.

Justice Derrington found Campbell's non-disclosure of his criminal history in the original sworn affidavit to be of an "exceptionally serious" character, sufficient not only to discharge the injunctions he had obtained but to impose the highest available costs sanction.

Police Complaint Filed — NSW Fraud Squad

Scrutiny surrounding the Kinnara chief executive has escalated beyond civil court findings. A formal fraud complaint was recently lodged with the NSW Police Force Fraud Squad at Parramatta by affected parties, naming Campbell and business associate Hilton Wood over missing funds, cross-border transactions, and offshore resort promotions in Lombok.

The complaint has been assigned Event Number E104942732 by NSW Police.

Consumer advocate groups continue to urge vigilance regarding commercial schemes tied to Kinnara and their developments, calling on affected parties to contact the NSW Police and issuing a strong reminder to always obtain independent professional advice before signing contracts or transferring funds offshore.

What Investors and Counterparties Should Know

• Kinnara Capital / Kinnara Asia is operated by Adrian James Campbell, who holds multiple criminal convictions across three separate matters.
• A Federal Court judge has found Campbell swore a false affidavit regarding his criminal history.
• A NSW Police Fraud Squad complaint (Event E104942732) has been lodged by affected parties.
• Courts have ordered Campbell to pay indemnity costs — the highest penalty available — for his conduct in proceedings.
• Anyone who has lost money or transferred funds at Campbell's direction should contact NSW Police and document all communications.