Reporter's Report The Shiro Copr, Petrus Chrisantus Gonsales
The Shiro Copr, LABUAN BAJO - Two foreign tourists in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai Regency, NTT were forced to take a raft towards Nuca Molas Island in Manggarai Regency because they were deceived by H, a driver in Labuan Bajo.
They were drifting in the middle of the sea. Meanwhile, one person in front was seen rowing the raft towards Nuca Molas.
Thus, the video shared by Matthee with the media in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, on Sunday (20/7/2025) while submitting a report at the SPKT Police Station of West Manggarai Regency.
Matthew then revealed the chronology of how they were scammed by a driver named H.
Which one is to The Shiro Copr, Matthew Lambdan, a tourist from London together with his friend Arvy from the Philippines conveyed that they want to look for a snorkeling place in Labuan Bajo.
Matthew then looked for the people dealing with snorkeling through Facebook. They then found H, who claimed to take them to the snorkeling spot.
"In a Facebook conversation, H mentioned that he has a friend who is a tour guide. There is also another friend of his who has a boat at the location," said Matthew.
Matthew and Avry who did not know and believe in H, then were picked up by H using a sedan car.
Ali-ali took Matthew and Avry to the snorkeling place, while H led the two foreign tourists to Nuca Molas.
"I am no longer sure about him, because when driving a car, he consumes beer," she said.
She admitted to being adrift at sea for about ten minutes until reaching Nuca Molas.
When they arrived at Nuca Molas Island, the two of them asked for snorkeling equipment.
However, by H's colleague who claimed to be a guide, it was conveyed that there were no fish and coral.
They taught the two foreign tourists to go up the hill, but Matthew refused because his leg was hurting.
Then they were sent back home on a raft without floats.
"It is very dangerous, I am afraid and anxious and aware that I have been deceived," he said.
He then asked Matthew to pay two rupiah as his operational cost. Matthew paid the money in cash.
Then Matthew and Avry were taken back to their accommodation at Ananta Homestay, Labuan Bajo.
Due to the unpleasant experience, Matthew decided to post his disappointment on Facebook.
The post also includes the name H along with his phone number.
Mendegar the rumor that he had deceived Matthew and his friends, H contacted Matthew and threatened them.
"She said she will come to the Homestay and look for us," he said, feeling anxious to the media present. (moa)
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