BADUNG, INDONESIA – A controversial British adult film star and more than a dozen tourists have been swept up in a police raid in Bali. Authorities stormed a studio on the holiday island and arrested Bonnie Blue, along with 17 men, on suspicion of creating pornography in violation of Indonesia's strict morality laws.
The Raid
Badung Police Chief Arif Batubara confirmed that officers raided the studio on Thursday afternoon following a tip from the public about "indecent video material." Inside, police seized a trove of evidence including cameras, flash drives, a box of condoms, lubricant, and two sheets of Viagra pills.
Officers also confiscated 19 outfits labeled "School Bonnie Blue." The group taken into custody included men from Australia and the UK aged between 19 and 40.
Australians Released
On Friday, 14 of the Australian men were released without charge. Chief Batubara stated they were detained only for "clarification" as witnesses and did not meet the criteria for further suspicion. However, Bonnie Blue and three British men remain under investigation at the Badung police station.
The three British nationals claimed they were simply content creators attending a community gathering. Police have not yet filed formal charges but are continuing to investigate the activities that took place in the studio.
"Bangbus" Controversy
The arrest comes just days after police flagged Bonnie Blue's vehicle, dubbed the "Bangbus," for legal violations. The single-cab utility truck had been repainted from white to dark blue without updating the registration and had expired tax tags.
Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, had been documenting her trips in the truck to pick up "Schoolies" in Bali's party districts. She was previously banned from entering Australia after authorities determined she planned to work on a tourist visa.
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