Who is Russian YouTuber Vitaly? Details explored as influencer reportedly gets arrested in Philippines for harassing people

Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has recently come under fire for allegedly harassing people during his visit to the Philippines. The YouTuber's content typically involves pulling pranks and publicity stunts. According to the outlet, The Philippine Star, the YouTuber "harassed and disrespected" civilians at the Bonifacio Global City (BFC) in Taguig on April 2.

Per reports, Zdorovetskiy uploaded a video on his Kick channel titled, 'Vitaly disturbing the peace in the Philippines.' In one of the clips shared by The Daily Loud on their X channel, he can be seen approaching a woman and saying,

“I’m gonna f**king rob you.”

While the woman apologises and continues to walk away, Zdorovetskiy is seen aggressively reaching for her bag and saying,

“I’m gonna give you money. No? Okay, ‘cause you’ve got a COVID mask, you liberal f**k."

The disturbing video then shows Zdorovetskiy entering a property and flipping the security guard's cap. He continues to run away with the cap, while people in the background can be heard saying,

"You can't do that."

Zdorovetskiy is requested to leave the premises while the security personnel follow him and ask him to stop recording. The YouTuber visibly forcefully records the security guard and sings Paparazzi by Lady Gaga. These were reportedly among other antics that led to his arrest on April 3 by police officers.

Bonifacio Global City to reportedly take "legal measures" against Russian YouTuber Vitaly

According to the news outlet, The Philippine Star, Russian YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was reportedly arrested on April 2 on orders from "The Bureau of Immigration." In an official statement shared by the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) to PhilSTAR L!fe, the management confirmed that they have been made.

"aware of multiple reports regarding disruptive incidents involving a social media personality within BGC."

They added that they are "coordinating with appropriate authorities" to take "legal measures." The statement further read,

“Ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in BGC remains our top priority. We continue to work closely with the authorities to uphold safety and security within the estate.

The videos drew the attention of netizens, with many expressing disapproval of his actions. While Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has around 10 million followers on YouTube, he has been reportedly arrested multiple times for his publicity stunts and for disrupting public peace.

Zdorovetskiy's behaviour will reportedly lead to legal repercussions, per reports shared by PhilStar L!fe. The YouTuber has shared videos on his Instagram, offering money to people in the Philippines after playing games. A petition has reportedly been started on Change.org calling for a ban on his social media platforms, while calling him a "threat to public safety and dignity."

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