Russian vlogger who threatened to spread HIV tests negativeThis photo, uploaded on Facebook on Dec. 15, 2025, shows Russian vlogger Nikita Chekhov in Saint Petersburg, Russia. MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration confirmed on Friday, January 23, that Nikita Chekhov, the Russian vlogger arrested for threatening to spread HIV, has tested negative for the virus and other related illnesses. “He was likewise tested for other related illnesses, all of which yielded negative results,” Immigration Commissioner Joel Viado said. Russian vlogger nabbed for 'HIV spread' threat: Videos meant to go viral, not to harmDespite the negative test results, Chekhov remains in custody and faces deportation charges for "undesirability" after his viral videos filmed in Taguig caused widespread panic among the public. This is due to his videos filmed at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig, claiming he intended to spread HIV during his stay in the country.

Source: Philippine Star January 25, 2026 08:45 UTC