canadian citizen deported from bali over disrespectful tantric orgasm event

A Canadian national accused of planning a "tantric full body orgasm" session last Saturday was ejected from Indonesia after authorities called the occurrence "disrespectful" to local customs.

Jamaruli Manihuruk, head of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights' Bali office, said at a press conference yesterday that the suspect, known by his initials CKM, had been in Indonesia on a visitor permit.

The event, which was originally advertised on Eventbrite, was scheduled for May 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a €20 (US$24) registration fee. The event page alluded to an intense sexual education to achieve "orgasmic awakening," emphasizing how "your brain focuses on cumming – not your body," and claiming that attendees would be able to take their orgasms to a "deep level."

CKM informed immigration officials that the case did not include sex, emphasizing the distinction between genital orgasm and breathing strategies. Furthermore, the event was allegedly scheduled a while back, but he failed to remove it. CKM is not a licensed yoga teacher, and he does not have a work permit in Indonesia, according to Jamaruli.

"This yoga event is very much in contradiction with Indonesian culture, especially culture in Bali, which closely holds traditions and religious norms," Jamaruli said.

As a result, authorities determined that CKM had breached the 2011 Immigration Law, penalizing anyone who disrupts public order or ignores and disobeys municipal regulations. The 38-year-old was then deported and put on Indonesia's visa blacklist.

According to Jamaruli, more than 150 foreign nationals have been embroiled in immigration cases since 2020, with most of them gaining media interest and going viral.

"As a tourism destination Bali welcomes world travelers … but the tourists that we receive are dignified tourists who are respectful of the laws in Indonesia and the community values in Bali," Bali Governor Wayan Koster said.