Summary
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, a Russian YouTuber known for his pranks, will be deported from the Philippines to Russia. He was arrested for livestreamed activities that violated local laws, including harassment and theft, and is now classified as an undesirable foreign national. Authorities have ordered his deportation, and he is expected to leave soon.
Key Facts
- Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is a Russian YouTuber with over 10 million followers on YouTube.
- He was arrested in the Philippines in April 2025 for livestreaming activities that included harassment and attempted theft.
- Zdorovetskiy faced charges such as unjust vexation, alarm and scandal, and attempted theft.
- He has been in custody for nine months following his arrest.
- The Philippines' Board of Commissioners has issued a deportation order against him.
- Zdorovetskiy is a United States Green Card holder but is being deported based on his Russian passport.
- The Philippines deported nearly 1,500 foreign nationals in the first half of 2025.
- Zdorovetskiy is expected to fly to Moscow within a week.
