The Russian vlogger arrested for harassing Filipinos will be a free man upon return to Moscow, according to DILG chief Jonvic Remulla
Metro Manila, Philippines – Vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy will be deported to Russia after completing his sentence for harassment-related offenses in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Zdorovetskiy will be sent to Russia despite holding a US green card, as he remains a Russian citizen under Philippine immigration rules.
“He has served his time, shown remorse, and is now a free man when he returns to Russia,” he added.
Zdorovetskiy will leave within the week on a flight passing through Kalibo, Aklan, en route to Moscow.
The Bureau of Immigration said a deportation order has been issued. Final clearances from the National Bureau of Investigation and the courts are pending.
Zdorovetskiy was arrested last year for filming prank videos of Filipino civilians. The incidents allegedly included harassment, recording people without consent, and vlogging in BGC without a permit.
“Let this be a reminder to all our visitors here in the Philippines that while we welcome tourists and treat them with respect, we also expect them to follow our laws,” Remulla said.
