Dutch Nationals Arrested in Bulgaria for Shooting Porn

VARNA, Bulgaria — Two Dutch pornographers and a 19-year-old Bulgarian woman have been arrested at a Varna hotel on charges of producing adult content.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Home Affairs would not disclose the identities of the adult operators, but said that they are 26 and 28 years old and that the material they shot was destined for the Internet.

Authorities also said that three hotel rooms at the Varna hotel in the St. Nikola region of the city were converted into a film studio.

Authorities said the sting was carried out under the guidance of the Regional Prosecution Office. Seven others were interrogated in the investigation, three of whom were women. Authorities confiscated two laptop computers, a contract with an Internet service provider and pay stubs for the performers.

Pornography was prohibited in Bulgaria until 1989 but in the early 1990s adult material flooded the market, although it could still be prosecuted.

Bulgarian law currently does not specify what exactly pornography is, according to a report by Bulgarian researcher Petko Velichkov.

The men could face up to a year in jail if found guilty, according to reports.

Related:  

Copyright © 2026 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

BranditScan Rolls Out 'UrLinks' Platform Feature

BranditScan has introduced its new UrLinks homepage feature for creators.

UK Outlaws Content Featuring Choking, Adults Portraying Children

The U.K.’s Crime and Policing Bill received final passage in Parliament on Monday, including provisions criminalizing depictions of “non-fatal strangulation” as well as sexual content in which adults portray children.

Island Conference Joins ASACP as Media Sponsor

Island Conference has signed on as an in-kind media sponsor for the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).

Elly Clutch, Girthmasterr to Host 2026 XMA Creator Awards

XBIZ is pleased to announce Elly Clutch and Girthmasterr as co-hosts of the 2026 XMA Creator Awards, presented by premium creator platform Fansly.

FSC: TAKE IT DOWN Act Provisions Take Effect May 19

The Free Speech Coalition has issued a reminder notice that the notice-and-removal requirements of the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act will go into effect on May 19.

Venus Berlin Joins ASACP as Media Sponsor

Venus Berlin has signed on as an in-kind media sponsor for the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP).

XBIZ Miami's Host Hotel Sold Out; Additional Hotel Added

Guest rooms at XBIZ Miami’s exclusive conference venue, Goodtime Hotel in South Beach, are now completely sold out.

Penthouse Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against Fraudulent Domain

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has ruled in favor of Penthouse World Media in a case against a website using an infringing domain.

'Collective Corruption' Relaunches Through PAYSITE

Fetish and BDSM membership site Collective Corruption has relaunched through PAYSITE.

RocketGate Taps Joël Drapeau for Senior Account Executive Role

Payment processing company RocketGate has hired industry veteran Joël Drapeau as its new account executive for business development and client relations.

Show More