Influencer Duo Arrested in Japan Following Luxurious Travel Video Release

An influencer known for her glamorous lifestyle and her partner are facing serious drug charges shortly after their return from Japan.

Kristina Mariah Calder, 29, and Joel Samuel Lee Williams, 30, were taken into custody on February 13, and are now prohibited from accessing Perth Airport.

Calder is well-known for showcasing her opulent travels on social media, often featuring her boyfriend as they journey to destinations like Bali, Paris, Thailand, and New Zealand.

Their most recent adventure to Japan was captured on TikTok, where she shared videos exploring collagen machines, indulging in a hair treatment, and visiting various restaurants and historical locations.

According to The West Australian, the pair was apprehended a day after Calder posted her latest video from Japan.

Calder has been charged with five counts of selling cocaine, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of MDMA, selling a prohibited drug and conspiring to sell a prohibited drug.

Williams has been charged with two counts of conspiring to sell and supply, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of MDMA, possession of a controlled drug and offering to sell or supply drugs. 

The couple separately faced Mandurah Magistrates Court on Tuesday. They were not called to plead to the charges. 

Kristina Mariah Calder (pictured) shares her luxurious holidays on social media, featuring her boyfriend, Joel Samuel Lee Williams as they visit Bali, Paris, Thailand and New Zealand

Williams, a FIFO heavy-duty diesel mechanic, successfully applied for a bail variation to allow him to travel for work.

Magistrate Claire Cullen lifted the 500m ban on approaching the international terminal at Perth Airport so he can access domestic flights.

Both were ordered not to use any electronic device with access to encrypted communications following their arrest.

Calder runs ‘Nail Mafia’, a home salon in Meadow Springs, Mandurah.

Its social media page says the business is  ‘not taking new clients’.

The couple are understood to have been together for more than five years.

Calder often shares snapshots of their life together, including buying Williams an infrared sauna for his birthday last year.

She frequently shares her beauty routine with her 35,000 followers, including, in one video from June last year, emulating Kylie Jenner by sharing the specifications of her breast implants.

Just a day after posting her latest video about a holiday to Japan, the Perth couple were charged with serious drug offences

Following their arrest, the couple were banned from Perth Airport. However, the conditions of Williams’ bail have been altered so he can travel within Australia for his FIFO job

‘425cc, high profile, round silicone, dual plane, Dr Parinya,’ her video said, captioned: ‘Nice girls don’t gatekeep.’

Only three days earlier, Jenner had shared her details down to the implant size. 

Calder has also given advice on using Ozempic, Botox, filler, veneers and tan injections.

Calder and Williams are next due to appear in court in April.