: Depending on the nature of the leaked content and how it was obtained, there could be legal implications for those involved in its creation, dissemination, or possession. Privacy laws in Sri Lanka, as well as the terms of service of Badoo and Telegram, may have been violated.

But what's behind this drastic decision? Is it a genuine attempt to curb criminal activity, or is there more to the story?

The modus operandi is simple:

If you were to search for an active invite link to a “Sri Lanka Badu Exclusive” group (warning: proceed with caution), what would you actually find?

: Set your phone number visibility to "Nobody" in privacy settings so strangers in large groups cannot see it.

Many of these "exclusive" groups share non-consensual intimate imagery (NCII), commonly known as "revenge porn." This involves sharing private photos or videos without the subject's permission, which is a criminal offense in many jurisdictions.