Scam Warning: Richard and Assistant Syahrudin – Kratom Fraud in Pontianak, Indonesia


⚠️ Introduction: A Serious Warning to the Kratom Industry

This report is a factual account of how I was deliberately scammed by Richard (Ricat) and his assistant Syahrudin in Pontianak, Indonesia. I’m publishing this so others—especially those in the botanical and kratom extract industry—do not become their next victim.


🔍 Initial Contact and Samples

Before any money changed hands, I received several small samples of 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and other extract material from Richard. These samples were not exceptional, but decent enough to justify further exploration of a business relationship.

They were clearly produced in limited quantity, likely to build trust and bait a larger deal. That strategy worked—temporarily.


💰 The Deal and Early Red Flags

After testing the samples, we agreed on a deal. I paid 50% of the total price upfront, trusting that Richard could deliver a high-quality product.

However, one week later, Richard’s assistant Syahrudin messaged me saying they needed more money to “make a better product.” Against my better judgment, I obliged. This was the first sign of shifting terms—and a classic scam tactic.

🕵️ Suspicious Behavior and Avoidance

Weeks passed. Eventually, Syahrudin claimed the product was complete—but when I requested photos, they were delayed repeatedly. I asked him to sign the product bags for traceability. Instead, he refused, writing arbitrary numbers on the packaging.

When I asked to visit the lab—which I had been to before under different circumstances—they refused. Instead, they proposed a public handoff in a mall, where I would have no ability to inspect the goods properly. This was another red flag that something was seriously wrong.

I insisted the delivery be made at my house, and Syahrudin eventually agreed.


😰 The Delivery: Guilt and Deception

When Syahrudin arrived, his behavior was extremely nervous—sweating, avoiding eye contact, and showing signs of stress and guilt. He begged me not to open the product in front of him, which was highly suspicious.

After he left, I tested the product immediately.

❌ Result:

Completely Inert Powder !!

I consumed 5 grams—an amount 1,000x higher than the typical 3–5 mg active dose for real 7-OH.

There was absolutely no effect. No stimulation. No sedation. No physiological response whatsoever.

This was not just weak. This was fraudulent, inactive filler.

🧪 Confirmed: Fake Product !! No 7-OH Present

I had four people evaluate the product, including two professional extractors who have made and worked with real 7-OH. All four confirmed the same thing:

There is no 7-OH present in this powder. It is not real.

There is no doubt: the product I received was fake.

🤥 Denials and Disappearance Inert Powder

I immediately confronted Syahrudin, who claimed:

“I don’t know anything. Only Richard knows.”

But this isn’t credible:

• He handled communication
• He asked for more money
• He refused a lab visit
• He delivered the product himself
• He was clearly nervous and guilty


Worse, Richard made himself unreachable. He disappeared from Jakarta and became impossible to contact. I repeatedly asked Syahrudin for Richard’s phone number, even after it was clear I had been scammed—he refused and claimed he couldn’t reach Richard either, which is extremely unlikely.

📉 Pattern of Fraud and Other Victims

Since this occurred, two additional individuals have told me they also had bad business dealings or were outright scammed by Richard. In both cases:

• Richard denied responsibility
• He cut off contact
• He refused to resolve the issue


This is not an isolated incident. It is a pattern of fraudulent behavior.

📸 Evidence and Documentation

To help prevent further victims, I will be publishing the following on this site

• Photos of Richard
• Photos of Syahrudin
• Photos of the fake product they delivered
• Images of their lab
• Laboratory test results (pending final analysis)

These images and documents will remain available for public viewing to help others verify and avoid these individuals.

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🐍 Final Word: Richard Is a Fraud

Richard presented himself as friendly, cooperative, and credible during the early stages. He earned trust with small samples, then scammed me the moment real money was on the line. He vanished like a snake—taking the money and avoiding all accountability.

❌ DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH RICHARD OR SYAHRUDIN

If you are contacted by Richard(Ricat) or Syahrudin in relation to kratom, 7-OH, or botanical extracts, do not engage. They are running a coordinated scam operation out of Pontianak, Indonesia, and will take your money, send fake product, then disappear and deny.

If you’ve had a similar experience, please reach out. The more people who come forward, the easier it will be to hold them accountable.

Address 1


Jl. Tanjung Raya 2, Komplek Mega Asri 2, No. G6A, Indonesia

Address 2


Jalan Raya Sungai Nipah, RT 04 / RW 01, Samping Kantor Pos Jungkat, Kode Pos 78351, Indonesia

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