OnlyFans creator Bonnie Blue has been detained by Bali police after officers raided a holiday rental they said was being used to produce pornographic material, seizing cameras, clothing and other items as part of an investigation under Indonesia’s anti-pornography and immigration laws. Badung police carried out the operation after receiving a public complaint alleging the creation of “content containing pornographic or immoral elements,” and handed several people over to immigration authorities for further checks, police and local media reports said.
Police said the raid took place at a property described by local outlets as a studio or holiday rental in the Badung district, and that investigators had found multiple cameras and contraceptive devices. Authorities also seized a pickup truck that has been linked to the creator’s touring activities and items of clothing reportedly labelled with the name “School Bonnie Blue,” police said, describing the site as the scene of organised content production rather than a private gathering. Badung police chief Arif Batubara told Indonesian media that the findings formed part of an ongoing inquiry.
A total of 18 people were detained during the operation, including the 26-year-old British content creator whose real name is reported as Tia Billinger, local and international outlets reported. Fourteen of those taken into custody were Australian men who were later released without charges and described by police as witnesses, while a 28-year-old Australian man and two British men remained under investigation alongside Billinger, according to statements from local authorities and Australian broadcasters. Police said the matter was being jointly investigated with immigration officials to determine whether any laws had been breached.
The arrest marks the latest escalation in a run of controversies surrounding Billinger, who has built a large online following through explicit content and a series of publicity stunts. She has previously claimed to have sex with more than 1,000 men in a single event, an assertion that drew extensive online attention earlier this year. Billinger has also faced visa restrictions in other countries after authorities moved to block her from events where young holidaymakers were present, measures that civil authorities and campaigning groups said reflected concerns about potential exploitation and breaches of local law.
Social media posts and short videos posted in the weeks before the raid show Billinger travelling in a blue pickup truck, posting messages that referenced Schoolies and holiday events aimed at school leavers in Australia, a move that had already attracted public criticism and official scrutiny. Her posts included calls to “barely legal” attendees and images that, critics said, deliberately targeted young holidaymakers, prompting petitions and public pressure that previously resulted in visa refusals for planned appearances. Local reporting and footage circulating online show groups of young men associated with the tour, some filmed in the back of the pickup, and footage of men covering their faces as they were escorted into police vehicles after the raid.
Indonesian anti-pornography legislation, introduced in 2008, criminalises the production, distribution and possession of material deemed pornographic, and authorities have in the past used the law to take action against both foreign and domestic creators whose activities are judged to contravene local standards. Local police said the current inquiry would consider whether the material produced at the Pererenan Village property amounted to a violation of those statutes and whether immigration rules had been broken by those involved. Officials told reporters the investigation would proceed on both criminal and administrative lines as appropriate.
Police statements to Indonesian media identified the raid as the outcome of a public tip-off and a subsequent probe into the rental’s use. Investigators said they had found what they described as production equipment and paraphernalia consistent with organised filming, including camera setups and storage devices. Items seized were being logged as evidence while those detained were being processed. Police said some of the men were later released as witnesses but that the inquiries into the remaining suspects and the individual believed to be running the activity continued.
Australian and British authorities were notified after the detentions, according to reporting that cited local police and broadcasters. Australian outlets covering the incident said diplomats and consular officials were following the case and providing assistance where necessary, while also noting that any charges would be a matter for Indonesian prosecutors. Officials routinely advise nationals travelling abroad to respect local laws and customs, and the episode has underlined how different legal regimes can criminalise conduct that is legal in other countries.
Billinger’s online persona and commercial activity have been intertwined with high-profile stunts and explicit promotions that have repeatedly attracted attention from both fans and regulators. She has been banned from entering Australia in the past after authorities concluded she intended to work in the country in a way that breached visa conditions. Critics and campaigners have framed some of her stunts as deliberately courting controversy and said the activities risked exploiting young people on holiday; supporters have argued that much of her output is consensual adult entertainment and defended her right to operate where allowed. Reporting and social media commentary on the Bali arrests reflected both strands of public reaction.
Among the items reported seized were condoms and sexual enhancement pills, alongside clothing and recorded material, elements police said were relevant to establishing whether the activities at the property constituted the production of pornographic content. Local prosecutors would need to determine whether the material met Indonesia’s legal definition of pornography and whether any action should be taken against those detained, a process that can involve both criminal charges and immigration procedures such as deportation or visa cancellation. Authorities in Bali have previously carried out similar operations in response to local complaints and as part of enforcement of the anti-pornography law.
People who have followed Billinger’s online output described a mix of shock, curiosity and condemnation as details of the Bali operation emerged. Social media users and commentators wrote that the scale of the production alleged by police and the use of branded clothing and promotional material suggested more than an informal gathering. Other posts framed the incident as an example of the risks that arise when creators travel to jurisdictions with different laws and enforcement practices. Several commentators also raised questions about the welfare of the tourists involved, noting that some of those detained appeared to be young and that the nature of the activity might create vulnerabilities. Reports emphasised that police had not suggested any minors were involved.
Billinger’s supporters and detractors have long debated the boundary between consensual adult entertainment and exploitation. The current inquiry will examine the circumstances of the raid and whether participants were acting voluntarily and within the law. If prosecutors pursue charges, Indonesian courts will assess the evidence seized and the testimony of witnesses, and any criminal proceedings would proceed under local codes. Separately, immigration authorities can take administrative action if they determine visas were abused or entry requirements breached.
Local media reports noted that the previously public controversies around Billinger included formal petitions and complaints in Australia that urged immigration authorities to block her access to events attended by school leavers. Those campaigns gained traction last year when she sought to travel to Australia and planned promotional activity around Schoolies events; Australian officials subsequently denied her entry, citing concerns about the intent to work and the potential for harm. In Bali, the latest operation has demonstrated how local complaints can trigger enforcement, drawing in multiple agencies to address possible criminal, administrative and public order issues.
At the time of the raid, footage and images circulating on social platforms showed groups of men leaving police facilities and at least some subjects filming as they were escorted into vehicles. Some men were later photographed covering their faces. Police said the majority had been released pending further enquiries and described them as witnesses. Authorities in Badung said the investigation would continue as they reviewed the seized equipment and questioned those involved. Prosecutors will decide whether to bring charges based on the evidence assembled.
The detention of an international content creator on allegations tied to pornography production is likely to attract further scrutiny from overseas media and diplomatic channels while the case progresses in Indonesia. For now, Bali police have indicated they will continue co-operating with immigration officials and will follow legal procedures, including potential deportation if immigration violations are confirmed. Authorities did not immediately confirm whether formal charges would be filed against those still in custody, saying that would depend on the outcome of their review of the seized materials and witness statements.
As the inquiry continues, police statements, the catalogue of seized items and witness accounts will determine whether prosecutors pursue criminal charges, and whether immigration authorities take separate administrative measures. The case also underscores the broader legal complexity faced by internet-era creators who operate across borders, where promotional tactics that are lawful in one country can constitute criminal offences elsewhere. Officials in Bali said their priority was to establish the facts and proceed according to local law.
