OnlyFans star Bonnie Blue was arrested in Bali and could face up to 15 years in prison for violating the anti-pornography law.
The British adult content creator Bonnie Blueknown for claiming that she had sexual relations with 1,057 men in 12 hourswas arrested in Bali, Indonesiafor an alleged violation of the strict anti-pornography law of the country. The model, of 26 yearsfaces possible millionaire finesa sentence of up to 15 years in prison and an eventual deportation process.
The arrest occurred during an operation in which they were also arrested 17 male tourists. Of them, 15 Australian citizens They have already been released. Indonesian authorities investigate recording of collaborative sexual content which, according to the Badung Police, would violate local regulations, which prohibit the production of sexual material even when it involves private acts.
According to a police spokesperson, Bonnie Blue and the others involved participated in the recording of a “game” whose prize consisted of having sexual relations with the model. This activity, according to the authorities, directly violates the anti-pornography law valid in Indonesia.
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The adult film actress, whose real name is Tia Billingerwas arrested last week in bali. So far, authorities have not provided further details about the operation nor have they confirmed whether she will be formally charged, deported or face a criminal trial.
As part of the investigation, the police seized professional cameras, large amounts of contraceptives, erectile dysfunction medicationsa blue van labeled “Bonnie Blue’s BangBus” and records in your Instagram account in which he invited students over 18 years of age to participate in sexual activities.
According to Indonesian law, penalties for this type of crime can reach up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to 6,000 million rupeesequivalent to approximately $541,000.
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Discrepancies over a possible criminal process
The lawyer Philo Dellanomanaging partner of PNB Immigration in Jakartaexplained that the case could be resolved without going to trial. “She is detained by the police, which means they can prosecute her”he pointed out. However, he indicated that in certain scenarios the authorities may choose to transfer it to Migration and proceed with immediate deportation.
Dellano added that in the adult content industry “There is always someone or an organization that controls for profit.”which, according to their analysis, could make judicialization difficult. He also stated that Blue could have chosen Indonesia considering that deportation would be a probable solution in the event of any legal inconvenience. The lawyer predicts that the authorities could wait for the media attention to decrease to release her “in January or February of next year”.
Previous cases and application of the law
The case of Bonnie Blue joins other recent antecedents in bali. In September, an American woman identified as JRG She was deported after organizing a “privacy retreat” in Seminyak, considered a misuse of her visa. In 2024, a Ukrainian citizen and her minor son were also expelled after being accused of recording pornographic material with a limited residence permit.
Another widely reported case occurred in 2022, when the Russian influencer Alina Fazleeva and her husband were deported for photographs in which she posed naked next to the Kayu Putih sacred tree.
Legal debate on the scope of the sanction
For his part, the lawyer Krist Andi Ricardo Turnipfrom the office Malekat Hukum International Law Firmmaintained that deportation does not necessarily exclude criminal proceedings. “Any foreign citizen suspected of violating the Law No. 44 of 2008 on Pornography can be processed in Indonesia”he stated, recalling the principle of territoriality.
Turnip explained that those who create, display or distribute pornographic material in Indonesian territory can face penalties of up to 12 years in prisonin addition to additional sanctions under the ITE Law and the penal code. However, he clarified that the government can also opt for direct deportation if it considers it so.
It is not the first time that Bonnie Blue faces legal problems. In 2024 it was banned from Australia after trying to record sexual content with young recent graduates during the event Schoolies. Her recent “sexual record” led to global viralization, surpassing the mark attributed to Lily Phillipsbut it also revived ethical and legal criticism of this type of practice.
