Josh Weiner
As of May 2025, Russian-American YouTuber and prankster Vitaly Zdorovetskiy faces a potential prison sentence of up to 24 years in the Philippines. The charges against him include theft, attempted theft, unjust vexation, and causing public disturbances during livestreamed pranks in Metro Manila.
Zdorovetskiy was arrested on April 2, 2025, after a series of incidents in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, where he allegedly harassed security personnel and engaged in disruptive behavior during a livestream. He is currently detained at the Bureau of Immigration Bicutan Detention Center in Taguig.
Legal proceedings are ongoing, and the exact length of his potential sentence will depend on the outcomes of these cases.Some reports suggest that he could face a minimum of three years in prison, with the possibility of a longer sentence if convicted on multiple charges.
Given the complexity of the charges and the Philippine legal system’s processes, it may take months or even years to reach a final verdict.
