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Bali deports Austalian tourist Billy Aspinall, bans him 10 years after CCTV sex act
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Australian tourist Billy Aspinall was caught on CCTV allegedly engaging in a public sex act in North Kuta, Bali, on August 22, leading to his arrest at the airport on August 25 while attempting to leave Indonesia.
- Aspinall spent two weeks in immigration detention before being deported to Brisbane and banned from re-entering Indonesia for ten years, a decision confirmed by the head of Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Muhamad Novyandri.
- The deportation reflects cooperation between immigration authorities and local police to maintain public order and enforce immigration laws, with officials emphasizing a professional and firm approach to violations.
- Public indecency and sex outside marriage are illegal in Indonesia, with new criminal code laws introduced in January 2024 criminalizing premarital sex and cohabitation, though enforcement typically requires a complaint from close family members.
- The incident caused local concern due to its potential impact on community security and Bali’s tourism image, prompting a traditional cleansing ceremony at the site and calls for tourists to respect local customs and laws.
