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Indonesia complains to British police over Bonnie Blue flag stunt

Bonnie Blue drew backlash for disrespecting the Indonesian flag
Bonnie Blue drew backlash for disrespecting the Indonesian flag (@mothershipsg/Instagram)
  • British adult content creator Bonnie Blue, who recently deported from Bali, has posted a video outside the Indonesian embassy in London.
  • The video showed Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, deliberately trailing the Indonesian flag on the ground.
  • Indonesia's government formally complained to the British foreign ministry and police, saying that the flag is a symbol of national sovereignty and identity.
  • Many Indonesians criticised Blue's actions on social media, calling it a deliberate provocation.
  • Blue was initially detained in Bali on suspicion of filming pornographic content but was ultimately deported for visa and traffic violations, not the pornography charges.
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