One thing that you need to do before traveling to a country is check in on what their laws may be, especially when it comes to filming adult content. This is a lesson that Bonnie Blue has learned the hard way.
Authorities in Bali have detained British content creator Bonnie Blue following a police raid in Badung that officials say uncovered alleged pornographic activity, a serious offense under Indonesia’s strict anti-pornography and “morality” laws. The arrest occurred on December 4, 2025, and involved 17 men, including 14 Australians who were later released without charge.
Police said the raid was conducted after members of the public reported that a property in Badung was being used to produce explicit material. Badung Police Chief Arif Batubara told local outlet Bali Express that officers, joined by immigration officials, seized camera equipment, clothing and other items from a vacation rental suspected of operating as a makeshift studio. Blue, whose legal name is Tia Emma Billinger, remains in custody in Kuta and is expected to undergo further questioning. A 28-year-old Australian man and two British nationals also remain detained.

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Witnesses reported that many of the released Australian men attempted to conceal their faces as they left the police station, although several were also seen filming the scene. Officials said the men ranged in age from 17 to 40.
Blue’s arrest comes after she was repeatedly spotted in Bali during the island’s annual Schoolies period, a weeks-long celebration in which recently graduated Australian high school students travel abroad to mark the end of exams. Prior to her trip, she had used social media to tell high school seniors and “those that are barely legal” that she “cannot wait” to meet them during their winter vacations in Bali. In recent days, she was seen traveling in a utility vehicle and picking up groups of young men, behavior that drew scrutiny amid heightened police attention around Schoolies activity.
This marks the latest controversy for the 26-year-old creator, who was previously barred from entering Australia after promoting plans to film explicit content with “barely legal 18-year-olds” during Schoolies events. According to Australian media, her visa was revoked in late 2024 on the grounds that she intended to violate her visitor status by working in the country.
Bonnie Blue has drawn international attention several times in the last year. She claimed in January that she had slept with 1,057 people in a 12-hour span, a stunt she promoted as a record-breaking event. In June, she was banned from OnlyFans after advertising what she called a “petting zoo” challenge in which she would be tied in a glass enclosure while inviting adults to engage in sexual activity. The platform said her content violated its terms prohibiting extreme sexual challenges.
“Extreme challenge content is not available on OnlyFans and is not permitted under our Acceptable Use Policy and Terms of Service,” a spokesperson said in a statement at the time. “Any breach of our Terms of Service results in content or account deactivation.”
Blue later issued a response, saying the platform had taken “unprecedented action” against her while allowing others to perform similar stunts. She argued that she had never promoted unsafe environments or hospitalizations, unlike some creators who remained on the platform.
Bonnie Blue’s case is unfolding under one of the most rigid legal systems in the region when it comes to sexual content. Indonesia’s Anti-Pornography Law, introduced in 2008, criminalizes the production, distribution, and performance of pornographic material. The law defines pornography broadly, covering written, visual, and digital content that depicts sexual acts, nudity, or any material considered to violate public morality.
Violations can result in prison sentences ranging from six months to up to twelve years, depending on the severity of the offense. Fines can reach tens of thousands of dollars. Foreign nationals convicted under the law can also face immediate deportation following their sentence. Bali, despite being perceived internationally as a more liberal tourist destination, is not exempt from these national regulations.
Local police have historically enforced the law aggressively when foreign visitors are involved, especially during high-risk periods such as Schoolies.
A Schoolie is an Australian term used to describe a high school graduate who is celebrating the end of their final year of school. The word is also used to refer to the event itself, known as Schoolies Week, a long-running annual tradition in Australia.
Authorities often cite public complaints or concerns about protecting cultural norms as the basis for investigations and raids. In many cases, the focus is placed not only on explicit acts but on any activity viewed as encouraging or facilitating the creation of sexual content.
The arrest in Bali places Bonnie Blue under a far stricter legal environment than those governing her earlier controversies. Police have indicated that the investigation is ongoing, and immigration authorities are determining whether visa violations occurred alongside the alleged pornography offenses.
As of Saturday, officials confirmed that only Blue and three foreign men remain in custody. The other detainees, primarily Australians, were released after questioning.
Authorities have not yet announced when formal charges will be filed. Officials say further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.