British adult content creator Bonnie Blue is expected to be deported from Bali after Indonesian authorities concluded their investigation into activities that allegedly breached the country’s strict morality and immigration laws.
The 26-year-old influencer, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was detained earlier this week after police carried out a raid at a rented studio in Denpasar. The operation followed reports from local residents who raised concerns about suspected inappropriate filming involving foreign nationals.
According to Indonesian media and international broadcasters, Billinger was taken into custody along with a group of at least 17 male tourists, primarily from the United Kingdom and Australia. Most of the men were later released after questioning, while Billinger remained under investigation by both police and immigration authorities.
During the raid, officers reportedly confiscated a range of items, including camera equipment, storage devices, contraceptives, lubricant, and a customized vehicle often referred to online as a “Bang Bus.” Authorities also seized various costumes and accessories that allegedly suggested content creation activities inconsistent with local regulations.
Indonesia maintains some of the toughest laws in the region when it comes to adult material. While investigators initially explored possible pornography-related charges which could have carried penalties of up to 15 years in prison officials later confirmed they were unable to find conclusive evidence that explicit content had been produced or distributed.
Instead, Billinger appeared in court on Friday and was found guilty of a minor transportation-related violation, after authorities determined that a goods-transport vehicle had been used for purposes other than its intended function. She was ordered to pay a fine of approximately £10, with the alternative being a one-year prison sentence if the fine was not settled immediately.
Following the court decision, Indonesian immigration officials confirmed that Billinger would be deported from Bali the same day. Authorities have also indicated that she could face a long-term ban potentially up to 10 years from re-entering the province, citing violations of immigration conditions.
“We will take firm action, including deportation and blacklisting,” an immigration official at Bali’s international airport told reporters earlier this week, emphasizing Indonesia’s strict stance on foreign nationals who breach local laws.
Local police have stated that the investigation was launched after receiving a tip-off from a concerned citizen, particularly amid fears that the group intended to film explicit material during “schoolies week,” a period when Australian teenagers celebrate finishing high school and often travel abroad.
Billinger, who has previously attracted global attention for controversial stunts and high-profile online content, briefly addressed the media while attending immigration offices in southern Bali, marking her first public appearance since the arrest.
The case has once again highlighted the legal risks faced by adult industry professionals when traveling internationally, especially in countries with conservative legal frameworks. What may be permissible or even profitable in one country can quickly result in legal trouble elsewhere.
For escorts, content creators, and adult influencers, the incident serves as a stark reminder: understanding local laws is not optional it is essential when operating or traveling abroad.
