Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Faces Criminal Charges In Philippines, Deportation Delayed. Here's Why
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is being held for alleged acts committed during his stay, many of which were captured on video and circulated online.
Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was arrested in the Philippines and his deportation was delayed as he faces multiple criminal charges. The vlogger was taken into custody on April 3 at a hotel in Pasay City following the issuance of an order which declared him an “undesirable" foreign national.
Philippines Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is being held for alleged acts committed during his stay, many of which were captured on video and circulated online.
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“He will remain there for now in the Bureau of Immigration detention facility in Muntinlupa while he awaits his trial here. We will not deport him. He will be held accountable under the law here in the Philippines," he stated.
What Are The Charges Against Vitaly Zdorovetskiy?
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is facing charges including unjust vexation, alarm and scandal as well as attempted theft. Police said the charges are from several incidents during his livestreams in which he allegedly harassed Filipino citizens in public spaces.
In the videos, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was seen aggressively interacting with a security guard and an elderly woman in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. It was reported that Vitaly Zdorovetskiy also jumped onto a moving jeepney, fabricated negative reviews about local businesses and stole small items, such as an electric fan from a restaurant and a tricycle.
Jonvic Remulla said, “The time when foreigners could just disrespect Filipinos is over. This is an example that we are serious, in our own country. We will not let them belittle us."
“Zdorovetskiy will undergo a tactical interrogation so that we can get the identity of his cameramen. The cameraman, whom I think is Filipino, will also face charges because he is involved in the commission of a crime. We are still searching for the cameraman", he added.
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