Brazilian singer and TV personality Jojo Todynho filed a legal complaint in Rio de Janeiro after receiving social media threats from influencer Malévola Alves.
The incident highlights the escalating nature of public disputes between high-profile digital personalities in Brazil and the increasing reliance on legal channels to resolve online harassment.
Todynho visited a local police station on Tuesday afternoon, May 4, 2026 [1], to report the threats. The singer took the action to seek legal protection after Alves targeted her on social media platforms [1].
Speaking on the matter, Todynho used a Portuguese idiom to describe her decision to settle the dispute formally. "Fui botar os pingos nos is," Todynho said [1]. The phrase translates to "putting the dots on the i's," indicating her intent to clarify the situation and ensure accountability.
Malévola Alves, a trans influencer, is the subject of the complaint [1]. While the specific content of the threats was not detailed in the report, the filing marks a formal escalation from a digital disagreement to a criminal investigation in Rio de Janeiro.
Local authorities are now reviewing the evidence provided by the singer to determine the next steps in the legal process. This case follows a pattern of public figures in the region utilizing police reports to curb cyber-harassment and targeted threats [1].
“"Fui botar os pingos nos is"”
This legal action reflects a growing trend in Brazil where celebrities move beyond public social media rebuttals to utilize the judicial system against digital harassment. By filing a formal police report, Todynho is attempting to establish a legal precedent for accountability regarding online threats, potentially influencing how other public figures handle similar disputes with influencers.
