www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1094531...article_desktop_news

Nobody could ever think that was a man, even if they were blind, so what is going on? Was the "wife" scared to come out as lesbian, or was there a scam, and if so, what?
Any ideas?

Sounds like a scam, since "he" appears to have lied about his professional qualifications. They "met online", which doesn't mean a lot and is surely a recipe for trouble. Men from that part of the world often don't seem to look particularly masculine, so perhaps it was a genuine mistake by the woman, especially if she was inexperienced.

Love this comment under the article from "Fat Boab" from Fife:

"When you are in the market for a new car always check under the bonnet, even if it's just to ensure the engine is there."

A couple of others:

Albert from the Netherlands: "This happened to a simple farmer man in my old village decades ago. He arranged a bride from Indonesia, they married, but within weeks he discovered she was actually a he. End of marriage, and a shock for all involved here."

SeaSpirit from the UK: "I personally know a man that met,dated and married someone who turned out to be a man. This was in Indonesia too."

Humans are stupid.

Period !