What an odd situation, I mean of he is lying it will be quickly found out when they toe the submarine to shore and open it up. Further it would be in his interests to tell them if she is on board so that appropriate rescue attempt could be made. If he is not lying it is very odd that the journalist has not made herself known to the authorities. I guess it is possible she doesn't know she is being sought by authorities or perhaps everyone involved is just looking to raise their profiles (am I becoming to cynical??).