The influencer known as Mellstroy, whose real name is Andrey Burim, left Dubai following a public incident in which he allegedly insulted a Muslim individual. This information surfaced through the Telegram channel Puree, which has been monitoring the case closely.
Reports indicate that Burim labeled a nightclub patron an animal and then shared the remark on social networks. The aggrieved party later filed a police report against the blogger. The Telegram channel notes that before Burim’s departure, an unidentified person urged him to come forward and publicly apologize via social media channels.
In the United Arab Emirates, the Federal Criminal Code, Article 374, treats any form of insult as punishable, regardless of where it occurs or who commits it, including content distributed via instant messaging platforms. The penalties can range from a monetary fine to imprisonment based on the circumstances of the offense.
News outlets, including Mash, reported that Mellstroy traveled to Turkey after notifying the police of the incident. On February 13, Mash disclosed that Mellstroy had been placed on a wanted list by the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs after Belarus opened a criminal case against him.
According to channel updates, the Belarusian authorities filed charges against the broadcaster for evading military service. If he remains in Belarus, he could face up to two years in prison. Currently, law enforcement from Russia has indicated they want to hand him over to their counterparts for further action.
Earlier, reports mentioned a substantial alimony debt linked to a person named Petrenko. These developments add layers to the public attention surrounding Mellstroy and the cross-border legal actions connected to his case. The situation illustrates how cross-jurisdictional investigations operate when a media figure becomes the subject of criminal probes in multiple countries. The evolving narrative underscores the role of online platforms in amplifying incidents, the responsibilities of public figures when communicating with audiences, and the legal mechanisms nations employ to address insults, evasion of military service, and financial obligations that attract widespread scrutiny. [citation: Puree Telegram channel] [citation: Mash News coverage]