Bonnie Blue Faces Likely Deportation After Arrest in Bali
Adult content creator Bonnie Blue [real name Tia Billinger] is expected to be deported from Bali after being detained under Indonesia’s strict anti-pornography laws. The 26-year-old appeared in court on Friday, where she received only a small fine for traffic violations but was immediately transferred to immigration authorities.
Billinger was arrested on 5 December during a police raid on a rental studio in Badung, amid allegations that she and a group of foreign men planned to create explicit content. Police initially seized clothing, filming equipment and a pickup truck, though officials later confirmed that no pornographic material or acts were found. Four men were also detained, with most later released without charge.
Her lawyer, Edward Pangkahila, said authorities are pushing for fast-track deportation, possibly within hours. He confirmed that Billinger and an associate, Liam Andrew Jackson, would fully comply with immigration procedures.
Billinger, known online for provocative challenge-style content, had reportedly hired a bus to film during “schoolies week,” sparking complaints from locals concerned about Bali’s image. A whistleblower told local media he tracked her movements and alerted authorities, saying such activities threatened the island’s reputation.
Indonesia enforces some of the world’s toughest anti-pornography laws, which carry prison sentences of up to 15 years. While police said the evidence found was insufficient for criminal prosecution, legal experts note that immigration violations require a far lower threshold and can lead to deportation and blacklisting.
Billinger has faced similar issues abroad. She was previously banned from OnlyFans, had visas revoked in Australia and Fiji for working without proper permits, and gained attention for extreme content attempts that later featured in a UK documentary.
With no proof that adult content was produced in Bali and her tourist visa prohibiting any income-generating activities, experts predict deportation is the most likely outcome — not criminal charges.