Chronology of the Culinary Influencer Codeblu Boycott, Starting from Expired Cake Allegations to Being Accused of Extortion?

Kapanlagi.com - On November 15, 2024, Codeblu shocked the social media world with a post accusing the Clairmont bakery (CT) of providing expired cakes to an orphanage. This accusation was accompanied by evidence showing poor hygiene practices at the store, creating a wave of reactions among netizens.

The viral post from Codeblu created a major controversy. Many netizens were shocked and felt compelled to support the orphanage that allegedly received the expired cakes. This accusation was taken seriously as it involved the safety of the children in the orphanage.

Following the allegations, Clairmont immediately provided clarification to defend itself. They asserted that all products sold in their store met hygiene standards and that no expired cakes were given to the orphanage.

However, the situation escalated when allegations emerged that Codeblu was involved in extortion against Clairmont by demanding Rp350 million to remove the video and provide food consultation services.

1. Shocking Allegations

This issue does not stop here. Although Codeblu has apologized for spreading false news, the allegations of extortion have triggered growing public outrage. The situation became more complicated when allegations emerged that Codeblu was engaging in extortion. They were accused of demanding Rp350 million in exchange for deleting a video and providing food consulting services. This allegation further enraged the public and demanded accountability from Codeblu.

On March 2, 2025, calls for a boycott against Codeblu began to appear on social media, particularly through the @gestronusa account on TikTok. This account urged the public to stop supporting Codeblu and criticized actions deemed harmful to the culinary business. The boycott received a positive response from many social media users.

The public reaction to these extortion allegations has been very strong. Many netizens feel that Codeblu has crossed the line and is seeking popularity in unethical ways. The boycott against Codeblu began to spread widely on social media, increasing pressure on the influencer.

2. Codeblu's Involvement in Previous Controversies

This case is not the first for Codeblu. Previously, it was also involved in several controversies with other culinary businesses. As of March 4, 2025, the boycott against Codeblu is still ongoing. Many are demanding that Codeblu take responsibility for actions deemed harmful to orphanages and culinary businesses.

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