A RUSSIAN-American vlogger who harassed and insulted Filipinos while doing a live streaming was arrested by agents of the Philippine National Police Criminal Investigation and Detection Group Wednesday in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City.

Criminal Investigation and Detection Group director Maj. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said the 34-year-old Russian named only as ‘Vitaly’ was collared at the Seaside Boulevard in Pasay City based on the mission order for undesirability from the Bureau of Immigration (BI).

According to Maj. Gen. Torre, the accused drew flak for allegedly harassing and insulting Filipinos in his vlogs, which are now trending, some of them going viral too.

“His recent video, filmed in BGC and viral online, has sparked outrage due to his alleged disruptive and inappropriate behavior toward unsuspecting and friendly Filipinos,” said the official.

In a post on X, the alien was seen threatening to rob a woman passing by the area who refused his offer of money in exchange for appearing in his vlog.

In another incident, a mall security guard flagged the Russian and told him to stop recording inside the establishment. He then grabbed the guard’s hat and refused to return it.

He was also seen mocking the security guard.

The foreigner was turned over to the BI’s detention facility inside Camp Bagong Diwa in Bicutan, Taguig City, while awaiting deportation proceedings.

Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said while Filipinos are known for their hospitality, foreign visitors are expected to respect local customs and observe Philippine laws.

“The Philippines welcomes visitors from all over the world, but those who abuse our hospitality and abuse our laws will be held accountable,” he said.

“Harassment and disruptive behavior have no place in our society and will take swift action against offenders.” (With PNA)

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