American Arrested in Indonesia for Producing, Distributing Porn

American Arrested in Indonesia for Producing, Distributing Porn

JAKARTA, Indonesia — An American man is being held for allegedly producing and distributing pornographic content in Indonesia via social media, according to Indonesian national news agency Antara and other sources.

Reports from the Associated Press and the Washington Post identify the man in custody as Taylor Kirby Whitemore.

According to Antara, Whitemore entered Indonesia in January. While on the island of Bali, he allegedly “sought individuals to participate in pornographic videos” and was arrested on March 25.

Antara quoted Indonesia’s Minister of Immigration and Corrections Agus Andrianto as calling the arrest part of the country’s ongoing efforts against “violations of moral norms.”

“Immigration confiscated evidence of electronic devices, such as cameras and other image recording devices, mobile phones, tablets, and external hard disks used to store pornographic videos,” Antara reported. “From the evidence, hundreds of amateur-quality videos were found.”

Whitemore is currently being held in a Jakarta detention center, awaiting processing for his criminal case. He reportedly faces up to five years' imprisonment and a potential fine of up to $30,000.

The AP quoted immigration official Yuldi Yusman as saying that Whitemore was linked to accounts on X and Telegram that “promoted and processed transactions for paid pornographic content,” and that the arrest followed a digital forensic investigation using face recognition technology.

As XBIZ has reported, police in the province of Bali are particularly notorious for arresting influencers and other people making and sharing content online under Indonesia’s harsh 2008 obscenity law, “Law 44.” Content creators and streamers have encountered legal trouble in Indonesia, as well as in other countries where obscenity laws remain strict, such as Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.

Recurring arrests in these and other countries serve as reminders that adult performers, producers and creators traveling away from their home regions should always be aware of the laws and penalties for the production or distribution of anything that local authorities could consider to be pornographic or obscene.

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

TrustyFans Introduces New Blog

Creator directory TrustyFans has introduced an official blog to its site, titled "From Hidden to Hype."

JustFor.fans' Dominic Ford Featured in Wired Magazine

JustFor.fans Founder and CEO Dominic Ford is featured in a new article in Wired Magazine, titled "The Internet Revolutionized Porn. Age Verification Could Upend Everything."

Dr. Charlotte Gaydos Joins ProDx Health Advisory Board

Dr. Charlotte Gaydos has joined the Advisory Board of ProDx Health.

Aylo Fined $5 Million as FTC, Utah Settle Safety Practices Complaint

The Federal Trade Commission and the state of Utah on Wednesday settled a complaint against Aylo, requiring the company to pay a $5 million penalty and implement measures to prevent illegal content from appearing on its sites.

New AI Companion Platform 'Pornstar.love' Launches

Pornstar.love, a new AI companion platform, has officially launched.

Pineapple Support, Stripchat to Host 'Navigating Thoughts of Suicide' Support Group

Pineapple Support and Stripchat are hosting a free online support group to help performers deal with suicidal ideation.

Plaiir Names Cade Maddox as Lead of Creator Relations

Networking platform Plaiir has appointed Cade Maddox as its new lead of creator relations.

Go.cam Launches 'One-Line Integration' Verification Solution

Go.cam has introduced a one-line code integration for age verification.

XBIZ Amsterdam to Debut 'Behind the Lens' Screening Series

XBIZ is pleased to announce the debut of “Behind the Lens,” a new screening series presenting discussions with noted directors, taking place at the upcoming annual European conference, XBIZ Amsterdam.

'White Rabbit' Party Headed for XBIZ Amsterdam

XBIZ is pleased to announce the White Rabbit Party, an XBIZ Amsterdam special event set to take place Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Show More