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Janella Ooi has maintained a significantly lower profile since the peak of the controversy. Some social media accounts bearing her name still exist, but they are often inactive or used to preserve her digital identity without active engagement. The case continues to be referenced in discussions about "scandal legends" in Singapore primarily as a cautionary tale regarding digital security and the devastating impact of privacy breaches. janella ooi bunnyjanjan skandal legend singapur
| Date | Event | |------|-------| | | Janella posted a video titled “The Truth About My Ex‑Roommate” on TikTok (≈ 250 k views). She alleged that her former house‑mate, Aaron Lim , had “stolen personal data and posted private messages online.” | | 18 Oct 2022 | Aaron Lim (a 24‑year‑old IT consultant) responded on Instagram Stories, denying the accusations and accusing Janella of “fabricating a story for clicks.” | | 22 Oct 2022 | Screenshots of private messages allegedly exchanged between Janella and a “client” appeared on a local forum (HardwareZone). The screenshots suggested that Janella had been negotiating a paid promotion for a brand that was not disclosed in the original video, raising questions about undisclosed advertising. | | 2 Nov 2022 | The Straits Times ran a short piece titled “Influencer‑marketing rules: When does a story become a breach of the Singapore Code of Advertising Practice?” The article referenced the Janella‑Aaron episode as a case study. | | 10 Nov 2022 | The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) issued a formal advisory reminding influencers to label all paid content clearly, citing the BunnyJanjan case as an illustration. | | 21 Nov 2022 | Janella issued a public apology on Instagram, stating that “some of the details were exaggerated for dramatic effect,” and that she had “learned a lot about responsible content creation.” | | 5 Dec 2022 | Aaron Lim filed a civil suit for defamation, seeking S$80,000 in damages. The case was settled out of court in March 2023, with Janella agreeing to a monetary settlement and a non‑disparagement clause (the exact sum was not disclosed). | | June 2023 | Janella re‑emerged on TikTok with a new series called “#GrowthMindset,” focusing on digital well‑being and “lessons learned from my past mistakes.” The series gained traction and was praised by a few mental‑health NGOs. | : Online forums or discussion boards focused on