Bonnie Blue was recently released from jail in Bali following her arrest by authorities for allegedly violating Indonesia’s strict anti-pornography law. Following her arrest, it was reported that she could face a lengthy prison sentence and a hefty fine. However, an immigration lawyer has said that the OnlyFans star could instead be deported and banned from future visits to Indonesia.
Bonnie Blue released from jail, could face sentence if found guilty
Bonnie Blue and 17 male tourists were taken into custody last week for allegedly violating Indonesia’s anti-pornography law. The arrest took place after authorities raided a rental studio in Bali following a tip-off from concerned citizens.
Blue was later released but had her passport confiscated after she was transferred to immigration authorities for further investigation.
News.com.au reported that the OnlyFans star could face a 15-year prison sentence in Indonesia and a fine of up to six billion rupiah (approximately $541,000) if prosecuted and found guilty. However, Philo Dellano, a managing partner at PNB Immigration, a Jakarta-based law firm assisting foreigners with immigration and legal issues, suggested that she could instead be deported and banned from entering Indonesia again.
“She is being detained by the police, which means they can proceed to prosecute her,” Dellano shared. He added, “But in my opinion, if there is an ‘invisible hand’ that requests that she be deported, she can be transferred to the nearest immigration office, from where she will be deported from Indonesia.”
Dellano explained that prosecuting Blue wasn’t a “straightforward” process since the pornography industry she is a part of was controlled by a person or organization aiming to make a profit.
Dellano theorised that the industry’s aim to make a profit brought Blue to Bali in the first place. “Because if something bad happened, as it has, she could be deported easily,” he added. “But now that it’s all over the media, the authorities might decide to first let the situation calm down and release her in January or February next year.”
Dellano said that Blue’s case wasn’t the first time foreigners were accused by Bali authorities of creating pornographic content. He further stated, “The outcome in each case has depended on the strength of the ‘invisible hand’ behind the foreigners.”
