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Bonnie Blue Has Been Arrested
Adult film performer Bonnie Blue, known legally as Tia Billinger, has been taken into custody by authorities in Bali as police investigate alleged breaches of Indonesia’s pornography laws, visa regulations, and vehicle registration rules. Her detention has drawn renewed attention to concerns that a coordinated adult-content industry may be operating on the island.
Police in the Kuta area confirmed that Blue was brought in for questioning on Friday, 5 December 2025, following reports that several foreign nationals were suspected of producing adult material while staying in Bali. According to Indonesian officials, the investigation is examining whether visitors on tourist visas have been engaging in work-related activities that violate national law.
The case escalated after Blue made controversial comments on social media directed at Australian “schoolies,” the thousands of high-school graduates who travel to Bali to celebrate the end of exams. In her post, Blue suggested she was enthusiastic about meeting young travellers “almost legal,” a remark that sparked widespread backlash. Local residents, community leaders, and parent groups condemned the comments, prompting law-enforcement officers to begin closely monitoring her behaviour on the island.
Traffic Offences and Visa Questions Raised
Public scrutiny intensified further when video emerged online showing Blue behind the wheel of a heavily modified blue pickup truck that locals quickly dubbed the “Bonnie Blue Bangbus.” Several young men were filmed riding in the back, raising questions among authorities about whether the vehicle was being used to create explicit material.
Police later announced that the vehicle did not comply with Indonesian road-traffic regulations. Official documents listed the car as white at the time of registration, while the footage circulating online clearly showed the vehicle painted dark blue. Officials also reported that the car’s tax obligations had expired in 2023, meaning it should not have been in use on public roads.
Under Indonesian law, discrepancies between a vehicle’s listed colour and its physical appearance are considered regulatory offences and can result in fines of up to IDR 500,000 or a maximum of two months’ imprisonment. Police noted that foreigners who accumulate repeated infractions or commit more serious administrative violations may face deportation.
Officers explained that drivers wishing to alter their vehicle’s colour legally must register the change at a Samsat office, undergo a physical inspection, and submit proof from a certified paint shop verifying the modification.
