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View all search resultsUS woman deported for organizing sexual wellness retreat in Bali
Winarko, Head of the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, stated that JRG has violated Indonesian immigration regulations by conducting commercial activities while on a tourist visa.
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United States citizen, identified only by the initials JRG, was deported from Bali on Thursday after organizing a sexual wellness retreat at a villa in the popular tourist area of Seminyak.
Ngurah Rai Immigration Office head Winarko stated that JRG has violated Indonesian immigration regulations by conducting commercial activities while on a tourist visa.
“She arrived in Bali on Sept. 4 using a Visa on Arrival [VoA] issued for tourism purposes. Hosting commercial events is strictly prohibited under this visa category,” Winarko explained in a statement.
According to Winarko, the investigation into JRG was launched after local residents reported "suspicious activities" at the villa she had rented.
Investigators discovered that JRG had organized an event called the Intimacy Mastery Retreat, where she provided private classes focusing on practices and techniques related to intimate relationships, emotional closeness and sexual activities.
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The retreat took place from Sept. 4 to 8, with each participant reportedly paying a fee of at least US$7,000. Authorities also noted that attendees came from various countries.
