Indonesian authorities have ordered the deportation of British adult content creator Tia Billinger, professionally known as Bonnie Blue, following a high-profile investigation into alleged pornography production in Bali. The 26-year-old Nottingham native was initially detained during a police raid on a production studio in the Pererenan area, where 34 individuals were questioned.
Despite being cleared of violating Indonesia’s stringent anti-pornography laws—which carry penalties of up to 12 years imprisonment and $360,000 fines—Billinger faced deportation for immigration violations related to working on a tourist visa. She was convicted of a minor traffic offense and fined Rp 200,000 (approximately $12).
The case highlighted Indonesia’s strict stance against pornographic material, particularly notable in predominantly Hindu Bali, which exists within the Muslim-majority nation. Immigration officials are considering blacklisting Billinger, potentially barring her re-entry indefinitely.
Police investigations revealed that participants claimed to be producing an “entertainment-themed reality show” without creating indecent material. Authorities examined branded vehicles and hotel recordings but found no evidence of pornography or illegal distribution. However, four foreign nationals, including Billinger, were identified as having “dominant roles” and suspected of misusing stay permits for commercial content production.
Badung Police Chief M Arif Batubara emphasized that all procedures were based on legal facts, with coordination between police, prosecutors, and immigration authorities to determine appropriate legal measures. Billinger’s controversial content history includes tours seeking “barely legal” participants and previous plans for ‘schoolies’ porn production that resulted in Australian visa cancellation.