A British adult film star has ignited a diplomatic incident after performing a provocative stunt outside the Indonesian Embassy in London, just weeks after being deported from Bali and handed a decade-long ban.
Embassy Protest Mocked Indonesian Culture
Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, appeared in a now-deleted video filmed outside the diplomatic mission in London. In the footage, she was flanked by masked men and appeared to mock local culture while referencing her recent arrest overseas.
"Apparently, I've disrespected the Bali culture, but that's nothing compared to the disrespect these boys are about to show me," she said in the clip.
The 26-year-old was then seen tucking the Indonesian flag into the back of her jeans and mimicking a sex act as she stood outside the building, while those around her cheered. "People said I’ve disrespected Bali culture. Instead, I am going to use this to wipe the floor. I'm just here to pay my £8.50 fine," she added.
Social Media Fury and Official Complaint
Footage of the stunt quickly spread on social media platform X, triggering widespread anger. Many users singled out her use of the national flag as a step too far.
"I'm not even Indonesian and I got furious," one user wrote. Another stated: "She can do whatever she wants, but using the Indonesian flag... deeply disrespectful." A third comment read: "This act constitutes an insult to national dignity."
Others distinguished between her actions in Bali and the embassy protest. "What you did in Bali, we couldn’t care less tbh — but dragging our flag has crossed the line," one person wrote.
The incident prompted an official response from Indonesia. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Yvonne Mewengkang confirmed to the Jakarta Globe that the embassy had lodged a formal complaint with UK authorities.
"The red and white flag is a symbol of sovereignty, honour, and national identity that must be respected by everyone, wherever they are," Mewengkang stated.
Background: The Bali Arrest and Deportation
Blue's latest controversy follows her arrest last month during a police raid on a studio in Badung, Bali, alongside 17 male tourists. Fourteen of the men, all Australians, were released without charge.
After two days of questioning, Badung Police said they ‘had not found any pornographic elements’ during the raid. Officials stated those present had admitted they were filming content for a ‘reality show’.
Allegations of pornography were not substantiated. Blue was ultimately found guilty only of a minor motor vehicle offence. She was fined the equivalent of AU$20 - or faced one month in jail - before being deported and banned from Indonesia for 10 years.
Police had seized a box of condoms, lubricant, flash drives, two sheets of Viagra, and nine ink necklaces from the studio villa. She was detained alongside two British men and an Australian man on suspicion of producing pornographic content.
After checking Billinger's phone, police found 'private video' footage, but authorities did not press charges as the material was deemed for 'private documentation, not for public distribution'. Indonesia strictly forbids pornographic production, with penalties of up to 12 years in prison and fines of $360,000.
Blue previously had her Australian visa cancelled in 2024. The Daily Mail has approached Blue for comment on the embassy incident.
