- By Swati Singh
- Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:17 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, known for his prank-filled content on VitalyzdTv, has been arrested in the Philippines and will remain in custody pending multiple criminal charges. His arrest occurred on April 2, 2025, after a series of incidents where he harassed members of the public during livestreams on Kick, a platform where he has a significant following. The charges against him include unjust vexation, theft and publicly harassing people around Metro Manila.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla announced during a press briefing that the YouTuber would be held accountable under Philippine law for alleged acts committed during his stay. Many of his acts were also captured on video and circulated online.
According to HT, Remulla said, “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.”
Remulla added, “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.”
Who is Vitaly Zdorovetskiy?
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, born in 1992 in Murmansk, Russia, spent his childhood in Odesa, Ukraine, before immigrating to the US with his mother at 14. He attempted a skateboarding career but quit due to injuries. Zdorovetskiy held various jobs, including garbage collector and bus boy, before entering the adult film industry at 18, appearing in a scene with Diamond Kitty for Bang Bros.
Vitaly Zdorovetski: Arrests
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy's antics have landed him in trouble multiple times. In 2014, he invaded the field during the FIFA World Cup Final and in 2016, he was arrested for climbing the Hollywood Sign. He was also arrested for streaking during the NBA Finals and for running onto the field during the 2017 World Series.
His troubles continued in 2020, with arrests in Egypt for climbing the Pyramids of Giza and in Miami for allegedly tackling and striking a female jogger. Zdorovetskiy was released from custody after posting a $7,500 bond.
In April 2025, Zdorovetskiy was arrested in the Philippines for harassment and reckless behavior during a livestream. He was accused of stealing, making derogatory comments and encouraging viewers to review-bomb a local business. Labeled an "undesirable alien" and a "flight risk," his deportation proceedings are on hold as he faces multiple charges.
