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Indonesia Protests Alleged Flag Desecration by UK National

12/25/2025

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Indonesia lodged a formal complaint with the UK over Tia Emma Billinger's alleged desecration of the national flag at the Indonesian Embassy in London on December 15.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang stressed the importance of respecting national symbols and called for public calm amid online backlash.
Billinger was deported from Indonesia earlier in December 2023 for immigration violations and received a 10-year entry ban for producing commercial content on visitor visas.
Although allegations of pornography were unproven, her activities breached visa terms.

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Indonesia lodged a formal complaint with the UK over Tia Emma Billinger's alleged desecration of the national flag at the Indonesian Embassy in London on December 15.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang stressed the importance of respecting national symbols and called for public calm amid online backlash.
Billinger was deported from Indonesia earlier in December 2023 for immigration violations and received a 10-year entry ban for producing commercial content on visitor visas.
Although allegations of pornography were unproven, her activities breached visa terms.