Jonvic Remulla explained that Vitaly will be deported to Russia based on his passport of origin. He has served his time, he has shown remorse, he is now a free man when he goes back to Russia." On April 2, Vitaly was caught by Filipino authorities in front of a Pasay hotel based on a BI mission order. Among other stunts he pulled was stealing a heavy-duty electric fan from a restaurant and bringing it inside a hotel. Vitaly also drove a tricycle but eventually sideswiped a passenger and slightly crashed into a parked jeepney.

Source: Philippine Star January 15, 2026 09:28 UTC