Russian vlogger nabbed over threat to spread HIVMANILA, Philippines — Four days after the deportation of Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy for harassing Filipinos in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, another Russian vlogger was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly threatening to spread human immunodeficiency virus or HIV in the Philippines. Chekhov went viral on social media after threatening to spread HIV in the country. The BI said Chekhov uploaded videos filmed in Taguig’s Bonifacio High Street, in which he made claims that he intended to spread HIV during his stay in the country. “Foreign nationals who come to the Philippines to spread alarm, disrespect our people and abuse our hospitality are not welcome and will face deportation,” Viado said. On Jan. 15, Estonian YouTuber Siim Roosipuu was nabbed and declared persona non grata in Dumaguete City for calling Filipinos as monkeys.

Source: Philippine Star January 23, 2026 05:30 UTC