Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, the controversial Russian-American YouTuber and live streamer, is going to jail in the Philippines due to multiple criminal charges stemming from disruptive and unlawful behavior during his stay there in 2025. He was arrested in April 2025 after livestreaming incidents in Bonifacio Global City where he harassed people, stole a security guard's motorcycle and cap, took items without permission, trespassed in a McDonald's kitchen, made derogatory comments, encouraged viewers to harass local businesses, and engaged in reckless driving that caused injury. The charges against him include unjust vexation (harassment), theft, vandalism, and unauthorized recording. If convicted, he faces prison sentences totaling months or more. Vitaly has also been labeled an "undesirable alien" by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, and his deportation has been delayed because both Russia and the United States (where he holds a green card) have refused to take him back. He remains detained under Philippine custody pending court resolution of these cases.
In summary, Vitaly is going to jail primarily for committing multiple offenses during his livestreamed pranks in the Philippines, alongside ongoing legal issues regarding his deportation status.
