Couple arrested for sharing explicit videos on internet

December 14, 2023 at 1:17 PM

A couple that had posted explicit content on the internet, with the woman posing as a schoolgirl, has been arrested by the Kadugannawa Police. 

The suspects have been identified as a 28-year-old woman from Ruwanwella and a 29-year-old man from Pilimathalawa. 

Investigations revealed that the couple had legally registered their marriage and are hoping to hold a wedding function next year, while they are graduates.

The couple had confessed to posting such fake videos on the internet to earn money, adding that they had earned Rs. 100,000 per month through the content.

The Police have taken into custody various equipment used for the production of the videos, including a computer, a school uniform, and a tie.

Investigations have revealed that the couple have an online user base of 4,400, while the last video shared by them has 8.7 million views.

The couple were arrested based on a complaint filed at the Kadugannawa Police Station. 

The suspects were released on strict bail conditions after being produced before the Kandy Magistrate’s Court. (NewsWire)