Bali Arrest: Bonnie Blue’s Activities Reported by Local Expat

A local expat in Bali has revealed details surrounding their decision to report British sex worker Bonnie Blue to authorities, leading to her arrest last week. Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, gained notoriety for her documentary showcasing her having sex with 1,057 men in a single day. She was taken into custody at a villa in the Balinese suburb of Pererenan for allegedly producing pornography, an act that is illegal in Indonesia.

The expat, who requested anonymity, explained to News.com.au that tracking Blue was straightforward; they followed her through a vehicle they referred to as her “gang bang bus.” The source noted that police initially struggled to grasp the situation, requiring clarification on the nature of Blue’s activities and the involvement of multiple men. The expat stated, “Once we explained to them that she’s driving around in the ‘gang bang bus’ and that she was bragging about sleeping with Schoolies, some of whom were barely legal, they confirmed that the activity was illegal.”

In total, authorities arrested fifteen Australians and two British men at the scene. If convicted under Law Number 44 of 2008 concerning pornography, Blue could face up to fifteen years in prison and a fine of up to 6 billion rupiah (approximately $542,000). Prosecutors may also invoke Indonesia’s ITE Law, which governs electronic information. Violations of this law could result in an additional twelve-year sentence and fines reaching 12 billion rupiah (approximately $1,084,000).

The expat expressed concerns over the implications of Blue’s actions for Bali’s reputation, stating, “Bali is not Thailand. Bali is not the Philippines. The business community doesn’t want it, the expat community doesn’t want it, and the local community can’t even comprehend it.” The source emphasized that while personal choices are acceptable, public displays and promotion of such activities are unwelcome.

Authorities struggled to capture Blue in the act, as the police arrived just before the filming took place. “What people do behind closed doors is one thing, but doing it publicly and then promoting it around the world as Bonnie Blue’s Gang Bang is too much,” the individual stressed. Bali’s spiritual culture and local values are not aligned with such activities, they added.

Following the arrest, fourteen of the fifteen Australians were released after being identified as potential witnesses. However, immigration officials retained their passports. Blue and two British men, who are believed to be her videographers, were conditionally released over the weekend. They are expected to undergo further police interviews this week.

Blue’s spokesperson confirmed her cooperation with authorities, stating, “She has been released, she’s co-operating with authorities, and the police are continuing to investigate.” With ongoing inquiries into the matter, the situation remains a topic of significant interest in Bali and beyond.