Tia Emma Billinger, known publicly as Bonnie Blue, uploaded a video filmed outside the Indonesian Embassy in London that has drawn criticism from Indonesian officials and social media users.
The video, shared on Bonnie Blue’s personal Instagram account, shows her walking along the pavement in front of the Indonesian Embassy in London. In the footage, an Indonesian flag is pinned to the back of her skirt and trails behind her, touching the ground.
The video was recorded at night. Several men wearing blue head coverings are visible accompanying her. They are seen walking alongside her and cheering as the recording takes place.
In the video, Bonnie Blue said she came to the Indonesian Embassy to pay a fine of £8.50. The amount is equivalent to approximately IDR 200,000. The fine was imposed by the Denpasar District Court in Bali on Friday, 12 December 2025.
“It seems like I’m disrespecting Balinese culture, but that’s nothing compared to what these men are about to show,” Bonnie Blue said in the video while walking with her supporters.
Bonnie Blue explained in the same post that the fine was related to a previous legal case in Indonesia. The court ruling followed her involvement in content creation activities in Bali that led to legal action.
The video circulated widely on social media platforms and was reposted by several accounts, including @balilivin, @canggubalinews, and @canggulosophy.
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The reposts prompted strong reactions from online users, many of whom criticised the display involving the Indonesian flag.
The Indonesian flag is a national symbol protected under Indonesian law. Acts perceived as degrading or disrespectful to national symbols are regulated by legislation.
Lawmakers Call for Firm Response from Authorities
The incident follows earlier legal action taken against Bonnie Blue in Indonesia. She was among four foreign nationals deported from Bali after being involved in content creation while riding in a pickup truck displaying the words “BangBus” on public roads.
In addition to deportation, Bonnie Blue and three other foreign nationals, identified by the initials JJT, INL, and LAJ, were fined Rp 200,000 each following a minor offence trial at the Denpasar District Court.
Authorities also imposed a 10-year ban preventing Bonnie Blue from entering Bali.
The recent video filmed in London has drawn a response from members of Indonesia’s House of Representatives. Deputy Chairman of Commission I, Dave Laksono, condemned Bonnie Blue’s actions, describing them as unacceptable.
“The flag is a symbol of the nation’s sovereignty and honour, so any action that demeans it cannot be tolerated,” Dave said on Tuesday, 23 December 2025, as quoted by Detiknews.
Dave stated that the government should take firm steps in response to the incident. He added that he expects the Indonesian Embassy in London to submit an official complaint regarding the video.
Dave said the treatment of national symbols should be respected by both Indonesian citizens and foreign nationals, regardless of where the incident takes place.
The Indonesian Embassy in London has not issued a public statement regarding the video at the time of publication.
