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ESIC has concluded its investigation into Team SENZA / “-72C” / “ROSY” (CCT Season 3 Europe, June 2025). Findings include: • Kirsan “byek” Ivanov: 2-year sanction for account-sharing / identity-related cheating misconduct • Petr “timeagento” Markheev, Spiridon “spira” Popov, Vladislav “malenta” Lazarev, Stepan “borosto” Antonov, Aleksandr “1nhuman” Reshetnikov: 12-month sanctions for non-cooperation with the ESIC Investigation • Team SENZA: $20,000 penalty for organisational non-cooperation with the ESIC Investigation Participants committed a breach of the ESIC Integrity Program when failing to adequately respond to formal ESIC information requests, preventing a full assessment of broader integrity concerns. Full statement: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

ESIC has issued an interim suspension against Saviq “jmqa” Bragin pending an ongoing integrity investigation. This is a protective measure and does not constitute a final determination. Read the full statement: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

ESIC has issued an interim suspension against Team NOMERCY and its players pending an ongoing integrity investigation. This is an immediately effective protective measure and does not constitute a final determination. Read the full statement: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

ESIC has issued a Final Notice of Charge and Sanction Determination to professional Dota 2 player Tommy “Taiga” Le under the ESIC Integrity Program. A lifetime period of ineligibility has been imposed, effective immediately. Read more: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

ESIC has issued sanctions against multiple participants following investigations into cheating and match manipulation. Sanctions include one lifetime ban to Egor “Zly” Polyakov and three five-year bans to Dimitriy “Propleh” Senigov, Alexandr “Ruler” Maximov, and Peter “Damiel” Markheev. Read more: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has issued a lifetime ban to Maurizio “MAUschine” Weber following an on-stage assault at the CAGGTUS LEIPZIG Event. The incident, widely circulated and clearly documented, involved physical violence against another participant in a live event environment; representing one of the most severe breaches of the ESIC Code of Conduct. The sanction prohibits Mr Weber from participating in any capacity across all ESIC Member events globally. This matter underscores ESIC’s zero-tolerance position on violence and its commitment to protecting player safety and competitive integrity across all Member events. Read the full statement: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has issued a four-year ban to CS2 player Dmytro “nifee” Tediashvili following a detailed investigation into match manipulation and betting-related corruption during an ESIC Member Event. Findings confirmed deliberate in-game manipulation tied to abnormal betting on prop markets: highlighting a growing integrity risk arising from proposition market match-fixing within competitive Counter-Strike. This matter underscores ESIC’s commitment to identifying and addressing corruption at all levels of play, including emerging threats tied to micro-events within matches. ESIC continues to work with international law enforcement and integrity partners, and further enforcement actions may follow. Read the full findings and sanction details: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has imposed an interim suspension on Team Northern Lights and its rostered Participants following a preliminary investigation indicating severe breaches of the ESIC Integrity Program. This interim sanction applies to all ESIC Member Events and events adopting ESIC’s Integrity Program, and will remain in effect pending the outcome of ESIC’s full investigation and any subsequent disciplinary process. The action is a precautionary integrity measure designed to protect ongoing esports competitions. ESIC emphasises that this suspension does not constitute a finding of guilt, and that due process is being observed in accordance with ESIC’s Codes. Further updates will be provided upon the conclusion of the investigation. Read the full public statement here: 🔗esic.gg/sanction-outco…

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has imposed an interim suspension on Team SENZA (also known as “Rosy”) and its rostered players, coaches, and staff from all ESIC Member Events. The measure follows an ongoing investigation into alleged breaches of ESIC’s Anti-Corruption Code and Code of Conduct, including possible use of outside information, betting misconduct, and account irregularities. The suspension is precautionary and will remain in effect pending the investigation’s outcome. Read More: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

Following a detailed investigation, ESIC has issued a lifetime ban to StarCraft II player Xue “Firefly” Tao for 21 breaches of the ESIC Integrity Program relating to match-fixing and betting-related corruption. Between April–August 2024, Firefly conspired with former pro Gao “Jim” Mengwei in a deliberate scheme involving: • Pre-match bets against Firefly • Precise match manipulation • Financial kickbacks via Alipay • Explicit WeChat exchanges confirming misconduct Jim is provisionally suspended pending further sanction. 🔗 Full public report: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

ESIC Issues Public Report detailing outcome of investigation into ATOX Esports Participants resulting in seven sanctions and an ongoing investigation into three additional participants. Read the full report: esic.gg/wp-content/upl… Read the summary: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

ESIC issues a formal Rejection Order against professional Counter-Strike player Joel "joel" Holmlund for multiple serious breaches of the ESIC Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption Code. Given the seriousness and sustained nature of Mr. Holmlund’s breaches, ESIC has imposed a lifetime ban effective immediately. Read the full statement: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

Participant George “Nazario” Domprakis Banned for Three Years for Betting Violations during various eSoccer matches. Read the full statement: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

ESIC has issued a three-year ban against Ilya “Ganginho” Chernychenko following an investigation into corruption and betting violations. The investigation confirmed 390 bets, including wagers on his own team, resulting in $20,000 in winnings. This conduct constitutes serious breaches of ESIC’s Anti-Corruption Code and Code of Conduct. ESIC remains committed to upholding the integrity of esports. Read the full statement here: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

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Today, the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) publishes the findings of its investigation into Astralis’ emergency substitution request for Alexander “br0” Bro during the BLAST Premier Fall Final. This investigation was initiated following a formal request from BLAST to determine if any breach of ESIC’s Integrity Program occurred. To view the full report, download the document here: tinyurl.com/kjf3psbt Read a summary of the report here: esic.gg/sanction-outco…

Thanks for the mention @MnmzzzCS. ESIC received a query from @HLTVorg approximately five hours ago asking if the the quote which you have extracted from the article was accurate. Four hours ago, ESIC advised HLTV that the quote was in fact, patently incorrect. Unfortunately, despite timely clarification by ESIC, HLTV has misreported the facts and misled the CS2 community.

"ESIC and had his demerit points reduced earlier this year, but the esports watchdog did not announce or share its decision with external parties." What are we even doing here anymore @ESIC_Official