Bali Immigration Places Two French Nationals on Watchlist Over Explicit Video Production
Bali's immigration office has added two French nationals—a woman and a man—to its Subject of Interest (SOI) database over suspected production of sexually explicit videos during their stay in Bali in January 2026. The videos are believed to have been filmed at accommodation in Karangasem District, eastern Bali, and the pair had already left Indonesia before the footage went viral.
The Bali Regional Immigration Office announced on Monday (October 26) that it has added two French nationals—a woman identified by the initials EMC and a man identified as JPS—to its Subject of Interest (SOI) database over suspected production of sexually explicit videos.
According to immigration records, the pair entered Indonesia through I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on January 6, 2026, and departed on January 18. The videos reportedly appeared on adult websites in August and went viral on social media in October, after the couple had already left the country.
Officers suspect the footage was filmed at accommodation in Karangasem District, eastern Bali, an area under the jurisdiction of the Buleleng Immigration Office.
Head of the Bali office, Ramdhani, said the SOI listing would allow immigration systems to flag the pair automatically if they attempt to re-enter Indonesia, triggering further checks by officers. The database is integrated with Indonesia's nationwide immigration management system and is accessible at all entry checkpoints.
Things to Consider
Producing or distributing explicit content in Indonesia, including Bali, is a serious criminal offense, and travelers should be mindful of what they film at their accommodations. Avoid any filming intended for adult websites or social media distribution. As this case shows, individuals can be added to a watchlist even after departing the country, which may result in additional screening or entry denial on future visits. Travelers should also familiarize themselves with local laws regarding privacy and decency before engaging in any activity that could be recorded or shared.
Source: ANTARA