Bonnie Blue, a British adult film star known as Tia Billinger, was fined $13 for breaching Bali’s traffic regulations and is set to be deported from Indonesia, facing a ten-year ban from reentry.
She appeared in Denpasar District Court on Friday, dealing with multiple traffic violations tied to a blue Vanbus pickup truck she had purchased for around $1,200.
The 26-year-old attended the hearing with her team, which included two British men and Australian comedian Julian Woods, and even shared a group photo with the packed courtroom.
In the image, Blue was dressed in a beige top and black pants, attempting to downplay her appearance.
A judge advised her to “never violate Bali’s traffic laws again,” and, at times, she appeared visibly distressed.
When asked if she understood the situation, she reportedly replied, “I understand.”
Both Blue and one of her crew members received fines or a month-long jail sentence if they failed to pay. It’s noted she plans to settle the fine before her scheduled departure from Bali on Saturday.
During the trial, a video was presented showing Blue engaged in a stunt labeled “Schoolies” while using an open-backed vehicle.
After the hearing, she made some crude remarks towards the media and greeted her fans with her well-known “hello.”
Prior to the court session, Blue expressed to local reporters that she was “not afraid to face trial,” even stating, “There’s nothing I can’t do,” while enjoying some candy.
Blue’s legal troubles were compounded by her violation of her visa conditions, which were outlined by immigration officials. They informed her that she would be blacklisted for at least ten years, though that duration might extend.
Police emphasized that, instead of exploring Bali, she was busy filming content. Furthermore, immigration officials indicated she misused her visas for commercial purposes.
In a previous raid on her studio in Badung, she and a group of male tourists were arrested, triggering an investigation against her and three others. Interestingly,14 Australians were released without charges.
The inquiry concluded that “no pornographic elements were found” during the raid, yet Blue and the others were suspected of misusing their residence permits for commercial content creation.
Despite reminders that they were in the country on tourist visas, none of the group faced criminal charges, but their passports were confiscated.
Badung police reported finding private videos with sexual content on a suspect’s phone, but as there was no evidence of distribution, no crimes were determined.
In a surprising twist, Blue appeared upbeat despite the chaos, smiling as she proceeded into an immigration office with her lawyer.
This controversy escalated after she engaged in promotions that some locals deemed inappropriate, triggering public complaints about her actions.
After being released, a spokesperson stated that Blue was fully cooperating with authorities, but she remains in Bali while investigations are ongoing.
If charged with pornography, she could have faced a hefty prison sentence of up to 15 years, coupled with significant fines.
There were claims about local outrage against Blue’s activities, emphasizing that such actions are illegal in Indonesia. A member of the community was particularly vocal about resisting the spread of Blue’s escapades, indicating they felt it tarnished their culture.
Authorities seized the Vanbus along with various equipment, such as cameras and furnishings related to her filming activities.
This incident marks not the first deportation for Blue, as she faced similar consequences in Fiji late last year alongside another Australian sex worker. That move was described by Fijian officials as an effort to maintain their immigration standards.
