Why Bonnie Blue is in big trouble in Bali | Daily Mail

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British adult content creator Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, was arrested in Bali for allegedly contravening the country's strict morality laws, specifically for making pornographic material. The arrest occurred during the "schoolies" period, an end-of-year trip for Australian high school graduates. Police seized various items from a studio, including cameras, condoms, and clothing labeled "schoolies Bonnie Blue." While 14 Australian tourists and two British nationals were detained and interviewed, they were released, though their passports were confiscated. Bonnie, however, was detained longer and faces potential penalties of up to 15 years imprisonment and significant fines. An interesting fact is that the vehicle she used, nicknamed the "root ute," was reportedly illegally modified and untaxed for two years, with its registered color being white despite being spray-painted blue.

Short Highlights

British adult content creator Bonnie Blue arrested in Bali for allegedly making pornographic material.
The arrest occurred during the Australian "schoolies" period, an end-of-year celebration for graduates.
Police seized cameras, condoms, and clothing labeled "schoolies Bonnie Blue" from a studio.
14 Australian tourists and two British nationals were detained but later released, with passports confiscated.
Bonnie Blue faces potential penalties of up to 15 years imprisonment and fines of up to 6 billion rupia.
Bonnie Blue's "bang bus" vehicle was found to be untaxed for 2 years and illegally altered in color.

Key Details

Bonnie Blue's Arrest and Allegations [00:00]

British adult content creator Bonnie Blue, real name Tia Billinger, was arrested in Bali for contravening the country's strict morality laws.
She was allegedly making pornographic material, leading to a police raid on a studio where cameras, condoms, and branded clothing were seized.
The arrest took place during the "schoolies" period, when she was seeking "barely legal Aussie men."

She traveled there during schoolies in search of barely legal Aussie men after our own government refused her a visitor's visa.

Detained Tourists and Bonnie's Status [01:00]

Alongside Bonnie, nearly 20 Australian and British nationals were detained; 14 Australians aged 19-40 were interviewed and later released.
Some of the released Australians hid their faces, using McDonald's bags to cover themselves.
While the Australians were released the same day as their arrest, Bonnie was detained until Saturday morning.
None of the group has been charged, but their passports have been confiscated.

The Australians were released on the same day as their arrest on Friday, but Bonnie was not allowed to leave until Saturday morning.

Legal Ramifications and Bonnie's Intentions [01:54]

Bonnie entered Indonesia on a visitor's visa. If found guilty, she faces up to 15 years imprisonment and fines of up to 6 billion rupia (approximately $541,000 AUD).
Her trip was advertised on social media as an opportunity for Australian male graduates to meet her in Bali.
This advertising was aimed at "barely legal teenagers," and the Bali destination was chosen after she was refused entry to Australia.

If prosecuted and found guilty under the law, Bonnie faces up to 15 years imprisonment in Indonesia and fines of up to 6 billion rupia, which is approximately 541,000 Australians, which are the maximum penalties.

The "Schoolies" Phenomenon and Pre-Trip Warnings [03:09]

"Schoolies" is described as a traditional end-of-year trip for Australian students to relax and party after finishing Year 12, often involving heavy drinking.
Bonnie's trip had already caused an uproar before her arrival, with a rival OnlyFans star warning her against sex work in Bali due to its illegality.
Annie Knight and Lily Phillips, both OnlyFans stars, discussed Bonnie's plans on the Kyle and Jackie O show, leading to a confrontation.

Annie Knight stated, "I did try to warn her of the consequences of filming pornographic content in Bali while I was on the phone to her on the Kyle and Jackie O show. She heard my warnings and chose to ignore them, so it's hard to feel sorry for her."

Past Immigration Issues and Friendships Fallout [05:09]

Ironically, Annie Knight and Bonnie had previously traveled to Fiji together during schoolies in November 2024, where they also encountered immigration trouble.
Annie Knight and Lily Phillips have since aligned, while Bonnie has experienced fallout with other British OnlyFans stars, including Arabella Mia.

"Me and Bonnie were not friends. No. Yeah. No, we we were friends. Um and then yeah, unfortunately some things transpired that I couldn't forgive and now we're not friends."

"Bang Bus" Violations and Potential Deportation [06:20]

Before her arrest, Bonnie had attracted police attention for her "bang bus" vehicle, creatively nicknamed the "root ute."
The vehicle was found to be untaxed for 2 years and illegally altered, specifically spray-painted blue when its registration indicated white.
The untaxed vehicle and mismatched color registration are violations in Bali, potentially resulting in fines or up to 2 months in prison.
While Bonnie may face jail time, deportation for misusing her visitor's visa is considered more likely.

"If a vehicle color doesn't match up with its STNK, a vehicle registration certificate which must be carried in the cabin at all times, it can result in a fine of up to 500,000 rupia or about 46 bucks in Aussie terms."