Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old American tourist, was arrested on March 31, 2023, after illegally visiting North Sentinel Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India, where he reportedly left a can of cola as an offering for the island's isolated indigenous tribe, the Sentinelese. His actions raised serious concerns about the potential health risks posed to the tribe, which has no immunity to common diseases.
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Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested after filming himself sailing to North Sentinel Island.
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United Kingdom· 2025-07-26
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov is a 24-year-old influencer from the USA who attempted to deliver a can of cola to the Sentinelese people.
US-Influencer nähert sich unkontaktiertem Volk: „Eine unglaublich dumme Aktion“ - Panorama
Germany· 2025-04-22
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old American national, briefly stepped ashore North Sentinel Island — a highly restricted zone protected by Indian law.
He came bearing Diet Coke and a camera: Why this Andaman island remains off-limits
India· 2025-04-09Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested for attempting to contact the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island.
U.S. YouTuber who left Diet Coke can for a reclusive tribe on an island arrested in India
Canada· 2025-04-07
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested for attempting to contact the isolated Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island.
American YouTuber who left a Diet Coke can for a reclusive tribe on an island is arrested in India | World News
Jamaica· 2025-04-07Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov risked his life by traveling to North Sentinel Island, where a tribe is known to kill unwanted visitors.
Insólito: youtuber estadounidense arriesga su vida al visitar una isla prohibida donde la tribu mata a los visitantes | Internacional | Noticias
Ecuador· 2025-04-06Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old American tourist, landed on the island without authorization.
Sentinel: cómo vive la tribu aislada de India que un turista de EE.UU. trató de contactar antes de ser detenido
Bolivia· 2025-04-06
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested for traveling to North Sentinel Island without permission.
YouTuber preso por invadir a ilha da “tribo mais isolada do mundo” | Índia
Portugal· 2025-04-05
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested in India after attempting to interact with the isolated Sentinelese tribe.
YouTuber é preso na Índia após deixar Coca-Cola Diet em território indígena isolado
Brazil· 2025-04-05Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old American tourist, landed on the island without authorization.
Sentinel: cómo vive la tribu aislada de India que un turista de EE.UU. trató de contactar antes de ser detenidoBolivia· 2025-04-05Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov attempted to reach the isolated tribe of the North Sentinel Island despite the Indian law prohibiting visits.
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Hungary· 2025-04-05
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested after attempting to make illegal contact with indigenous people on North Sentinel Island.
YouTube daredevil arrested by Indian authorities after visiting remote island where US missionary was killed
United States· 2025-04-05Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old American tourist, landed on North Sentinel Island with the aim of meeting the isolated Sentinelese tribe.
Estadounidense desembarcó en isla donde vive tribu aislada para ofrecer un coco y una lata de gaseosa | Internacional | NoticiasEcuador· 2025-04-05Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested for illegally landing on North Sentinel Island and disturbing the indigenous tribe.
Influenciadores digitais são 'nova ameaça' para tribos isoladas, alerta ONG após prisão de americano na ÍndiaBrazil· 2025-04-04Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov attempted to make contact with an isolated indigenous community on North Sentinel Island.
Arriesgar tu vida y la del pueblo indígena aislado de la isla Sentinel del Norte para ganar seguidores: “Es increíble que alguien pueda ser tan idiota” | Planeta Futuro
Spain· 2025-04-04Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested after allegedly attempting to contact the Sentinelese tribe on North Sentinel Island.
North Sentinel Island: US tourist arrested after allegedly attempting to contact ‘world’s most isolated’ tribeUnited States· 2025-04-04Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was detained in India for illegally entering a restricted tribal area.
Arrestan a joven por dejar Coca-Cola y cocos a ‘la tribu más aislada del mundo’
Costa Rica· 2025-04-04
Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov traveled to the restricted territory of North Sentinel to make contact with the Sentinelese tribe.
Jutarnji list - Američki turist prošvercao se na otok gdje živi najizoliranije pleme svijeta i ostavio limenku Cole. Uhićen je
Croatia· 2025-04-04Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a US tourist, was arrested after allegedly landing on North Sentinel Island to make contact with the isolated Sentinelese tribe.
US tourist arrested after visit to restricted North Sentinel islandUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-03Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested for sneaking onto a restricted island in an attempt to meet the Sentinelese people.
US tourist arrested for landing on forbidden Indian tribal island | IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-03Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested after traveling to a restricted area on North Sentinel Island and leaving a can of cola as an offering.
Turist american, arestat după ce a lăsat o doză de Cola la cel mai izolat trib din lume. „I-ar fi putut ucide pe toți”
Romania· 2025-04-03