A photo of Vitaly Zdorovetskiy being baptised in the Philippines is going viral, sparking curiosity about his current whereabouts. The Russian-American YouTuber, 33, is most known for his prank videos. He has been detained in the country since his arrest in Taguig City in April this year. In photos shared by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, he can be seen being submerged in water as part of a baptism. IBTimes UK has reported that the photos date back to June, when a Father's Day event called Fatherhood Anchored in Christ was held at the Taguig City Jail Male Dormitory. At the time, a Christian values seminar and a baptism ceremony for interested inmates were held. Currently, the names of others who participated remain unclear. The details surrounding Vitaly's legal struggles explored: The IBTimes UK also reported recently that Vitaly's lawyers acknowledged his recent photographs, sharing that he has "found his faith" while being detained and is "seeking forgiveness." However, users online have been accusing the former YouTuber of being performative or trying to gain favor among jail officials and fellow detainees. Others have alleged that he is "rebranding" himself amid legal turmoil. Vitaly was transferred to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in June, and despite posting bail at the time, he was transferred to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI). He is facing criminal charges and deportation. At the time, BI officials confirmed that he was classified as an “undesirable alien.” His legal troubles began in April 2025, when, during an IRL stream in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), he fabricated bomb scares and public stunts. His videos gained millions of views at the time, though it also sparked widespread scrutiny, including from the Philippine Interior Secretary. At the time, he slammed the content creator's behavior as “disruptive and inappropriate,” and the criminal charges followed soon. Vitaly now faces charges relating to burglary, unjust vexation, vandalism, theft, and unauthorised recording. Each of these charges carries a minimum of five years behind bars, should he be convicted. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAs of this writing, it is unclear if his trial has begun. However, Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed in June that his deportation proceedings would only kick off once all local cases were resolved, and he finished his sentence, if applicable. There is no confirmation that the U.S. or Russia is ready to receive him currently. Stay tuned to SoapCentral for more.