Bonnie Blue, known for her bold social media antics, found herself in hot water in Bali, and not just because of a sunburn. It turns out her latest escapade, the "B*ng Bus" tour, was a bit too hot for the island's authorities. This time, her arrest was no prank – it was the real deal. Bonnie was detained on December 4th for allegedly filming explicit content in Bali, where such activities are strictly prohibited.
An anonymous expat living in Bali has come forward, explaining to News.com.au how they tracked Bonnie down and why they felt compelled to alert the police. It wasn't a complex operation. "The way we tracked her wasn’t particularly complicated; we just followed her through her g**g b*ng bus," they explained. Bonnie had been quite open about her activities, frequently updating her social media while cruising around the island in a strikingly branded bus during the bustling Schoolies Week.
“I am not a prude, and I am not judging her," the expat said. "But ‘Bonnie Blue’s Bali G**g B*ng’ is not where we want to be reputation-wise.”
Initially, when the expat approached local police, there was a bit of confusion. The authorities struggled to grasp the nature of the complaint. "At first, they couldn’t even understand what was happening. We had to explain it to them, that there are about 20 guys and Bonnie. They just couldn’t comprehend it." However, once the situation was clarified, and it was clear she was posting content online that was reaching global audiences, the police realized the seriousness of the offense under Indonesia’s stringent anti-pornography laws.
The raid that followed led to Bonnie's arrest along with several others in a villa in Pererenan. Although Bonnie and her entourage have been released, their passports have been impounded, and they are still required to engage with police and immigration authorities. If charges are officially filed, Bonnie could be looking at serious legal repercussions, including a potential 15-year prison sentence and hefty fines. Furthermore, she may face deportation and a ban from re-entering Indonesia, as the country’s Pornography Act is among the strictest globally.
Despite the global attention, the expat insists their motives were not rooted in moral judgment. "The Balinese are spiritual people… and that kind of thing is not for us. Bali doesn’t need that kind of publicity," they added, highlighting the cultural sensitivity and legal constraints that Bonnie's actions violated. As investigations continue, Bonnie's spokesperson has confirmed she is cooperating with authorities.