Streamer Vitaly faces up to 18 months in Phillipines prison with more charges to come

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Video content creator Vitaly may be looking at a possible 18-month sentence in a Philippine jail, with additional potential charges being considered against him.

Towards the beginning of April, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy found himself in police custody due to a string of questionable live broadcasts. During these transmissions, he reportedly disturbed locals, committed thefts, made unwanted advances towards a security guard, and even attempted to grab a firearm. His film crew member was also detained along with him.

Previously known as a Kick streamer, this individual has been held in custody in the Philippines since April 3. They were also publicly displayed by officials from the Philippine Bureau of Immigration, who criticized troublesome livestreamers.

Originally, there were rumors suggesting I’d spend three grueling years in prison, but it appears the sentence might not stretch that long. Now, I’m looking at a maximum term of 18 months confined within the walls of a correctional facility.

Vitaly’s charge “very easy” to prove according to expert

According to recent updates from Legal Mindset, it’s been reported that Vitaly’s lawyer has applied for bail. If found guilty, he could potentially spend up to 18 months in prison in the Philippines. This development is crucial, as the legal YouTuber pointed out.

Vitaly currently faces a maximum of three charges for unfair harassment. Legal Mindset predicts that he could potentially spend one to three months in prison, or as long as 18 months, according to their latest assessment.

He additionally pointed out that it’s relatively straightforward to establish a case for unjust vexation in the Philippines. “It’s often referred to as one of the most effortless and straightforward things to substantiate. So, they’re beginning with the most straightforward thing to prove, but this doesn’t stop them from presenting further evidence later.

The extra costs might stem from Vitaly’s actions in Boracay, as he was allegedly involved in making offensive remarks and gestures towards a surfing teacher, and encouraging his audience to give negative reviews of the services they offer.

The YouTube content creator pointed out that foreigners in the Philippines do not have an inherent “entitlement” to bail, and further highlighted that neither the United States nor Russia have chosen to repatriate Vitaly.

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2025-06-06 13:48