A viral rumour linking Russian-American YouTuber Vitaly Zdorovetskiy to a violent incident inside a Philippine prison has spread widely across social media, prompting concern and speculation about his condition. The claims allege that he was seriously injured while in detention, with some posts asserting that he lost his hand during an altercation over stolen food.
The allegations have circulated rapidly on platforms including X, formerly Twitter, accompanied by graphic captions and a manipulated image. Despite the volume of online discussion, there has been no official confirmation of any such incident, and no evidence has emerged to support the claims being shared.
