Zdorovetskiy was taken into custody in April 2025 in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City, and remained detained for nearly nine months while his cases moved through the legal system. Officials confirmed that he has now served his sentence and will be removed from the country once all legal requirements are fulfilled.

Deportation Process And Charges Explained

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) Board of Commissioners has already issued a deportation order. However, authorities clarified that Zdorovetskiy's return to Russia will only proceed after he receives the necessary clearances from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the courts that handled his cases. Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla explained that although Zdorovetskiy holds a US green card, the deportation will be carried out based on his Russian citizenship and passport.

BI Legal Division Chief Arvin Cesar Santos said the deportation process is already in motion, with Philippine officials coordinating with Russian authorities. Reports indicate that Zdorovetskiy will first be transferred from Manila to Kalibo, Aklan, before boarding a direct flight to Moscow.

Authorities said Zdorovetskiy was convicted of offenses tied to his livestreamed pranks and harassment incidents, including unjust vexation, alarm and scandal, and attempted robbery. Police alleged that he assaulted an elderly woman and a security guard, stole a tricycle and an electric fan, and verbally harassed a Filipino wearing a face mask. As a result, he was declared an "undesirable foreign national."

Remulla stated that the government holds no ill will toward Zdorovetskiy, noting that he has served his time, shown remorse, and will be free once deported. He added that the case should serve as a reminder to foreign visitors that while the Philippines welcomes tourists, all are expected to comply with local laws.

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