Viral vlogger arrested, facing deportation for harassment

Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, 33, who went viral for harassing Filipinos in Bonifacio Global City, was arrested on Wednesday and is now facing deportation proceedings.

Zdorovetskiy's arrest followed his classification as an 'undesirable foreign national' by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) through BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-048 due to his disruptive behavior in a viral video titled 'DISTURBING THE PEACE in Philippines'.

The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) filed complaints against Zdorovetskiy for unjust vexation, alarm and scandal, as well as attempted theft following his harassment of Filipinos during a livestream on Monday.

BI Intelligence Division Chief Fortunato Manahan Jr. stated that harassment and disruptive behavior have no place in society, and the BI will take swift action against offenders.

Zdorovetskiy remains detained at Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig, pending resolution of any local cases before deportation can proceed.

The vlogger's videos went viral online as he drew flak for allegedly harassing and insulting Filipinos for content.

BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval said that Zdorovetskiy underwent inquest proceedings on Thursday and was charged for undesirability due to his actions constituting actual crimes.