Barretto’s legal team, led by , took swift action against those responsible for the leak. They cited violations of:

Barretto initially denied that the photos were of her, stating she would never do something like that. However, as the images went viral, she eventually confirmed their authenticity through her legal counsel. Legal Action and RA 9995

In May 2013, several photos began circulating on tabloids and various websites, depicting Barretto in private, compromised states. One notable image reportedly showed her in a half-naked pose .