An American woman has been deported from Indonesia’s resort island of Bali for allegedly hosting a sex-themed retreat while on a tourist visa, in the latest example of authorities cracking down on foreign nationals flouting immigration rules.
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Immigration officials said 44-year-old Jennelle Raynette Gordon, a self-styled “sexpert” from California, had been conducting commercial activities in violation of her visa conditions.
The event, dubbed the “Intimacy Mastery Retreat”, offered classes on Kama Sutra techniques, emotional closeness and sensuality, with participants reportedly paying nearly US$7,000 each.
Gordon entered Bali on September 4 as a tourist and was arrested a week later at the island’s airport as she was preparing to fly to Jakarta. She was deported on an EVA Air flight to Los Angeles via Taipei two days later and has been banned from re-entering Indonesia.
Authorities said her retreat ran from September 4 to 8 at a rented villa in Seminyak, a bustling tourist hub known for its luxury resorts and nightlife. According to The Jakarta Post, the event came to the attention of the immigration office after neighbours reported “suspicious activities” at the property.
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