British adult content creator Bonnie Blue has been barred from entering Indonesia for a period of ten years, following her high-profile deportation from Bali last month. The ban comes after authorities arrested the performer, whose real name is Tia Billinger, during a controversial promotional tour.
The Arrest and Raid in Badung
In December, Indonesian immigration and police officials detained Billinger in the Badung regency of Bali. She was reportedly on the island as part of an international tour for her 'BangBus' project, which aimed to meet young men. The arrest occurred after police stormed a property, where they allegedly found her filming content with 17 male tourists.
Authorities also detained two British men and an Australian man on suspicion of producing pornographic material. During the raid, officers confiscated several cameras, personal lubricant, condoms, Viagra pills, 19 outfits labelled 'School Bonnie Blue', and the infamous 'BangBus' vehicle itself.
Official Reasoning for the Decade-Long Ban
Yuldi Yusman, the acting head of the directorate general of immigration, stated the group had entered Indonesia using a visa on arrival intended for tourism, not for commercial content production. He declared their activities could 'potentially cause public unrest'.
'Therefore, we imposed a 10-year entry ban because these activities are not in line with the government’s efforts to maintain Bali’s quality tourism image and respect for local cultural values,' Yusman explained.
While 'private video' footage was found on Billinger's phone, no pornography charges were pressed. Officials concluded the material was for private documentation and not for public distribution.
Additional Fines and Social Media Trail
Prior to her deportation, Billinger was fined 200,000 Indonesian Rupiah (approximately £8.97) on December 12 for a separate traffic offence. The fine was for violating regulations by using an open-back truck designed for goods to transport people.
The performer's intentions in Bali were signalled clearly on social media before her arrest. After landing, she posted: 'Hey boys, those that are going to Schoolies and to those who are barely legal, cannot wait to meet you and I’m in Bali, so you know exactly what that means.' Schoolies week is an Australian tradition where school leavers go on holiday after final exams.
This Bali trip was the international leg of a tour that had previously seen her meeting university freshers in the UK as part of the same 'challenge'.
