OnlyFans Bonnie Blue Deported from Bali After Disrespecting Local Culture
BALI – British OnlyFans creator Tia Billinger, known online as Bonnie Blue, has been deported from Indonesia following a high-profile investigation into her activities in Bali. Immigration officials confirmed that the 26-year-old was removed from the country late Friday night and placed on an immigration blacklist barring her from re-entering Indonesia for at least 10 years.
Authorities stated that Billinger abused the terms of her tourist visa by creating online content that clashed with local values and cultural norms. While she was not convicted of producing pornography—an offence that carries severe penalties under Indonesian law—officials said her actions were inappropriate for a visitor claiming to be on holiday.
The case began when police in Badung raided a rented studio in Pererenan last week. Billinger was detained along with three colleagues, including two other British nationals and one Australian. Police also questioned more than a dozen male tourists, mostly young visitors from Australia and the UK, who were allegedly connected to the project.
During the raid, officers seized filming equipment, contraceptives, lubricants, and a blue pick-up truck prominently painted with the words “Bonnie Blue Bang Bus.” Images of the vehicle quickly spread online, triggering widespread public criticism and drawing attention from both local residents and national authorities.
Although investigators later confirmed that no explicit pornographic material had been produced, the project was still strongly condemned. Witnesses described the content as reality-style entertainment involving games and suggestive themes rather than explicit sexual acts. Even so, officials said the material contained “pornographic elements” and failed to respect Indonesian cultural standards.
The investigation resulted in Billinger being found guilty of traffic-related offences linked to the modified pick-up truck. On Friday, the Denpasar District Court fined her 200,000 rupiah, which she paid immediately to avoid a potential one-month jail sentence.
Indonesian authorities reiterated that foreign visitors must respect local customs and comply with visa conditions. Badung Police Chief Arif Batubara stated that Billinger and her team had misused their tourist visas by creating content rather than engaging solely in leisure activities.
Indonesia enforces some of the strictest anti-pornography laws in Southeast Asia. Under Act No. 44 of 2008, producing or distributing explicit material can result in prison sentences of up to 15 years and heavy fines. While Bali is predominantly Hindu and known for its relaxed atmosphere, it remains subject to national laws rooted in conservative moral principles.
In recent years, officials have taken a firmer stance against foreign tourists accused of disrespectful behaviour, including posing nude at temples or violating cultural norms. Billinger’s case has become a flashpoint in ongoing debates about overtourism, social media stunts, and cultural respect.
Criticism also came from within the adult content industry. Several creators accused Billinger of seeking outrage for publicity and warned that her actions could damage others working legally and discreetly abroad. Online reactions have largely echoed these concerns, with many Indonesians describing the stunt as disrespectful to Balinese Hindu culture.
Authorities stressed that Bali welcomes visitors from around the world but expects them to respect its people, traditions, and laws.
