Adult creator Bonnie Blue was arrested in Bali after her latest stunt sparked major backlash. Authorities say they detained her and a group of men during her “BangBus” tour, which she heavily promoted online.
Police also seized the blue truck used for filming and collected items like outfits labeled “School Bonnie Blue,” condoms, lubricant, and Viagra pills, according to the Daily Mail.
Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, builds her popularity on controversial adult stunts. She toured Bali looking for young men to film content with. Nine News reports that police detained her and several foreigners for suspected pornographic activity. Making adult content is illegal in Indonesia, which led to the raids and questioning.
Badung Police Chief Arif Batubara said his team acted quickly. “We have handed them over to the Immigration for further investigation on alleged breaking immigration law. Police investigation are still ongoing. We jointly conduct the investigation with the immigration,” he said. He also said that officers released 14 Australian men after they gave statements as witnesses.
Bonnie Blue had been facing criticism long before her arrest in Bali. She once filmed a fake arrest scene with actors dressed as police. Australia and Fiji banned her because of visa issues tied to her “Barely Legal” Schoolies content.
Schoolies Week is a celebration for graduating high school students in Australia, and her posts about meeting “barely legal” boys made many people angry. Blue even wrote online, “Hey boys, those who are going to schoolies, and those that are barely legal, cannot wait to meet you.”
Her videos often showed her in the back of the “BangBus” with groups of young men. In a recent interview with A Current Affair, she claimed she had found a loophole that would let her return to Schoolies events. “I’ve got good lawyers and I will be doing schoolies this year,” she said.
Critics say her approach crosses ethical lines. Activist Harrison James told the New York Post that she puts young men at risk. “Bonnie’s approach of sharing her location online and allowing participants to ‘queue’ without any vetting process is deeply concerning,” he said. He warned that her style of recruiting creates room for coercion.
Blue denied these accusations. She told news.com.au that everyone who participates volunteers and signs several consent forms. She said they show ID, take a Breathalyzer test, and use condoms. “The topic of consent is heavily discussed,” she said.
Police say more updates are expected as the investigation continues.
