French Nationals Arrested in Bali Over Pornographic Video

Denpasar, Bali – Balinese authorities have arrested three foreign nationals – two from France and one from Italy – in connection with the creation and distribution of a pornographic video filmed in Bali. The arrests follow a public outcry after the video, featuring individuals in online motorcycle taxi uniforms, went viral on social media.

Details of the Arrests

According to officials, the suspects are MMJL (23, France), NBS (24, Italy), and ERB (26, France). MMJL and NBS are identified as the actors in the video, while ERB is accused of disseminating and managing MMJL’s online presence. Immigration officials apprehended MMJL and NBS at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on Friday, March 13, 2026, as they attempted to depart Bali.

Attempt to Evade Authorities

Bugie Kurniawan, Head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, revealed that MMJL initially planned to travel from Denpasar to Singapore and then to France. However, she altered her itinerary to fly to Thailand first, hoping to evade detection. She even posted photos on Instagram depicting herself at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand, in an attempt to create a false alibi. “The alertness of our officers at the International Departure Terminal succeeded in thwarting their departure attempt,” Kurniawan stated. [Facebook]

Investigation and Background

The investigation began on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, after the video surfaced online. The video depicts a man wearing an online motorcycle taxi jacket with MMJL, followed by additional footage of explicit acts. MMJL is reportedly an adult content creator for the Onlyfans platform and entered Bali on a visa on arrival on February 21, 2026. [Wikipedia]

Deportation and Legal Proceedings

Felucia Sengky Ratna, Head of the Bali Regional Office of the Directorate General of Immigration, confirmed that all three individuals will be deported from Indonesia after completing the necessary criminal proceedings. [Wikipedia]

Growing French Expat Community in Bali

This incident occurs amidst a growing trend of French citizens choosing Bali as a long-term residence. Attracted by the island’s lifestyle, affordability, and spiritual energy, more French nationals are relocating to Bali, particularly to areas like Ubud, Canggu, and Amed. [KClubGroup] In 2023, over 346,000 French citizens visited Indonesia. [BaliEntry]