Vitaly was detained at his workplace by GUBOPiK officers as part of a criminal case opened under the article "organizing and preparing actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in such actions." During his detention and interrogation, physical force and psychological pressure were used against him.
In April 2024, Vitaly was convicted for participating in a post-election protest that took place in Brest from August 10 to 11, 2020.
Released in November 2024 as part of a pardon.
