I find this story to be quite amusing...but just simply that: a story. This whole thing seems a bit far fetched if you ask me. If there were some actual proof such as an audio recording or, even better a photo or piece of video, this "account" is purely substantial.
If I had the money and fully trusted the "professional" in question, then yes I would say it's a great idea. But I don't have the money and it takes a lot more than just hollow promises that the ler in question would stop and let me go at the appropriate time.