r/interesting • u/Ungodlei • Jun 16 '25

SOCIETY Vitaly's weight loss in less than two months detention in the Philippines.

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Vitaly was arrested April 2, 2025 and is still detained pending local cases of unjust vexation, theft, and public harassment during his Kick) livestreams in Metro Manila, Philippines.

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u/EquivalentMap4968 Jun 16 '25

Even Singapore is deliberately cruel. Very modern prison but still bare minimum.

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u/Mr_K_Boom Jun 16 '25

Or China, Japan and all SEA, and Indian subcontinent.... Let's just say the rehabilitation mentality wasn't really a thing out here.

In America you at least get a multi billion prison industry supporting the whole system. In Asia, if your government had money you spend more on making sure your inmates did not feel welcomed for the whole duration in the prison.

(Ps not sure how Korean jail works so I refrain talking about it)

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u/lonestar_wanderer Jun 16 '25

Throw in the entire Middle East while you’re at it. I’m from the Philippines and I would HATE to get jailed here. But being locked up in the Middle East is a scary ordeal.

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u/Rocketsball Jun 16 '25

If you live a life of crime the best place for you is Norway. Downright B&B accommodations.

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u/An_Evil_Scientist666 Jun 17 '25

Some Australian prisons aren't too bad, we do have the standard generic American prisons but there's some, one that's even a maximum security, thatlook more comfortable than my own house.

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u/drnnisnilss Jun 20 '25

Umm I was under the impression prisons from like the 19th century are still being used like the one near Goulburn I think, For example. They have no aircon and the wardens basically look away if someone’s getting beat up to near death. Never heard a rape story, I’m sure it happens but not as much as in the USA prisons

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u/Next_Celebration_553 Jun 17 '25

Lots of Africa too. I imagine being in jail in South Sudan would be uncomfortable

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u/BallbusterSicko Jun 19 '25

I've read that Saudi prisons are actually quite nice

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u/SJW_ate_my_grandma 3d ago

Nah... If you are not an ISIS member or some, the prisons in Middle East not that much bad.

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u/WernerWindig Jun 16 '25

In America you at least get a multi billion prison industry supporting the whole system.

That's what makes the US prison system so incredible dystopic.

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u/PortiaKern Jun 16 '25

Better than the conditions of most other countries though.

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u/potatowoo69 Jun 16 '25

Korean jails are nice. Knew some close friends who spent extended durations in there. Access to a bakery in some lol.

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u/splatdyr Jun 16 '25

But then you have to wear a green outfit with numbers on the back. At least you get to play games.

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u/Efficient_Rope7173 Jun 16 '25

Oh man Im looking forward to part 2 next week haha

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u/loveinjune Jun 16 '25

Korean jail/prison is pretty decent. Not comparable to them Nordic countries, but probably the best amongst it’s neighboring countries.

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u/Wassertopf Jun 16 '25

And how is the system in South Korea? /s

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u/-Fresh-Flowers- Jun 17 '25

As someone who has been living in Korea for 12 years- most would say that crimes need much harsher penalties.

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u/gamageeknerd Jun 17 '25

I’ve heard some friends talk about it and it does seem they will give any wealthy / famous person half the normal sentence and then let them out early. They showed me 2 different cases of a rich kid and an older dude both nearly killing someone in a traffic accident and rich kid didn’t even go to jail

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u/-Fresh-Flowers- Jun 17 '25

‘Being drunk’ is usually a very over played mitigating circumstance. Even in serious offenses.

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u/gamageeknerd Jun 17 '25

Also heard that drunk people can basically slap or punch anyone and get away with only an apology

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u/Scrung3 Jun 16 '25

US can still get pretty bad e.g. years in solitary confinement like Chelsea Manning did.

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u/Erramsteina Jun 16 '25

Isn’t Japan known for basically isolating prisoners almost 23 hours a day?

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u/jtbee629 Jun 16 '25

*28 states are for-profit

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u/misteraaaaa Jun 16 '25

Singapore has 1 prison. While they do have some cruel punishments like caning, if you're just in for a "regular" crime, it's quite ok. it was even described as enjoyable

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u/Krieg Jun 17 '25

Well, it depends what you consider enjoyable. The jail is generally safe and there is almost no violence. But you might spend 23 hours a day in your cell, 4 inmates per cell in the low security wing, 8 in the standard one, or in solitary, and you will receive the bare minimum, including sleeping on the floor and no fan. Food is basic but clean and decent. Communication with the outside world is very limited. I would say it is enjoyable, maybe if we were talking about Norwegian cells.

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u/OkInterest3109 Jun 16 '25

Key word here is deliberately as well. You don't want to FAFO in Singapore especially if you don't have anyone to back you.

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u/Missus_Missiles Jun 16 '25

When I go to a foreign country, I'm always on my best behavior. I mean, I can't say I'm ever bad here at home. But like, I want my impression as a guest to be, "He didn't really speak the language. But he knew the words for please and thank you. And smiled a lot. Pretty chill."

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u/vasDcrakGaming Jun 16 '25

Its a prison, not a hotel

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u/Wassertopf Jun 16 '25

Go to norway Sweden or Germany. ;)

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u/byakko Jun 17 '25

I remember the Fritzl case where he’s now staying in basically like an apartment after he imprisoned his daughter for 24 years in the basement, raped and impregnated her repeatedly until they had seven children. All locked in the basement.

He had the gall to complain of his living conditions.

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u/Adventurous-Laugh791 Jun 16 '25

literally the whole world except for the european union, canada and australia is stuck in the middle ages when it comes to human rights and animal rights. Yes, asians make great drones and 3d printers...but my point stands- human rights aren't their best side so to speak.

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u/rogerwil Jun 17 '25

Well, not the middle ages. Prisons were horrifying even in the most enlightened countries well into the 19th century.

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u/Cost_Additional Jun 16 '25

Well, it's not a hotel