World Cup final streaker facing 24 years in Asian prison after being accosted by police

The man who streaked during the 2014 final could face more than two decades in prison for his latest antics.

Kick streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, known online as Vitalyzdtv, made global headlines when he stormed the field of the Maracana Stadium during Germany's 1-0 win over Argentina with his shirt over his head to show off the phrase "natural born prankster" written on his body. The internet personality blew kisses to the crowd before running towards the players, attempting to plant his lips on Benedikt Howedes before he was swiftly apprehended by security.

While Zdorovetskiy has been on the wrong side of the law on numerous occasions since - at one point even claiming to have spent five days in an Egyptian prison for climbing the Pyramids of Giza - his latest stunt could see him incarcerated for up to 24 years.

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The 33-year-old is set to face criminal charges after being arrested at Bonifacio Global City on April 2, after allegedly harassing members of the public and security guards during a Kick livestream. After being detained at the Camp Bagong Diwa facility in Bicutan, Zdorovetskiy was presented to the media for the first time since his arrest by Philippines Interior Secretary, Jonvic Remulla.

During the presentation, Remulla said: "People have to take responsibility for the content they create. It is not a licence to shame, or to hurt, or to besmirch anyone." Remulla added that there will be "no special treatment" for the Zdorovetskiy, and that he will face criminal charges in the country.

On the charges, Remulla said: "Vitaly engaged in multiple disruptive and inappropriate acts, including attempting to kiss and grab him, trying to seize his service firearm, taking pictures of him without consent, mocking other security guards, and vlogging without a permit in BGC."

According to Atozy, who broke down Zdorovetskiy's situation, Vitaly could face up to 24 years in prison if found guilty. Others suggest that he may spent at least three years behind bars before his case even goes to trial, with one social media user writing: "Zdorovetskiy will remain in prison for 2-3 years, during which his trials are expected to last. If found guilty, he would likely be sentenced around 2027-8!"

Born in Murmansk, , Vitaly and his mother immigrated to the United States when he was 14. While he initially sought after a career as a professional skateboarder, he eventually quit due to injuries before kicking off a career in video making.

Known largely for his 'prank'-centred content, Zdorovetskiy's first stunt which garnered mass attention was his streaking during the aforementioned World Cup final. He was then arrested for trespassing two years later after climbing the Hollywood Sign as part of a viral video, before he was arrested once more for streaking during Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.

The following year, Zdorovetskiy was arrested again for running onto the Minute Maid Park during Game 5 of the 2017 World Series, shortly after Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros scored a home run. Vitaly was also apprehended by security at the 2022 World Cup, for streaking the quarter-final match between Argentina and the Netherlands with "Vitaly the GOAT" scrawled across his chest.

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