LONDON, UK — A storm of international condemnation has erupted following a highly provocative stunt by British adult performer Bonnie Blue outside the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in London. The act, widely perceived as a deliberate desecration of Indonesia’s national symbols, has reignited tensions months after her high-profile deportation from Bali.
The Incident: A Calculated Mockery
In a viral video circulating across social media platforms, Blue is seen walking in front of the Indonesian diplomatic mission with the Red and White (Merah Putih)—the national flag of Indonesia—tucked into the back of her trousers, dragging across the pavement.
Surrounded by a group of men cheering her on, Blue is heard making derisive remarks regarding her previous legal entanglements in Indonesia. She claimed the stunt was her way of “paying” a minor fine of £8.50 (approx. IDR 200,000), a statement intended to mock the legal proceedings she faced earlier this year.
A Pattern of Disrespect
This latest controversy is not Blue’s first brush with Indonesian authorities. Earlier this year, she was arrested and subsequently deported from Bali after producing explicit content in public spaces, violating the island’s strict public decency and immigration laws.
Following her deportation, Indonesian authorities took the following actions:
- A 10-year entry ban from Indonesian territory.
- Fines for minor criminal acts (Tipiring).
- Formal deportation and blacklisting.
International legal analysts suggest that her recent behavior in London indicates a continuous disregard for the cultural sensitivities and legal sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia.
Diplomatic and Public Backlash
The stunt has triggered a massive wave of “digital nationalism” from Indonesian netizens, with many calling for the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy in London to take formal legal steps. Under Indonesian law, the desecration of the national flag is a serious offense, though enforcing such laws on foreign soil remains a complex diplomatic challenge.
”This is no longer about her deportation; it is about the intentional insult to a sovereign nation’s identity,” said one commentator on X (formerly Twitter).
As of now, the Indonesian Embassy in London has not issued an official diplomatic protest, but the incident has put a spotlight on the behavior of “deported influencers” who continue to harass their host countries from afar.
