Southeast Asia News Desk

(AsiaGameHub) –   A professional esports competitor has been suspended for four years following allegations of match-fixing.

Dmytro “nifee” Tediashvili has been penalized by the Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) after a probe into his Counter-Strike 2 career revealed proof of match-fixing and corruption linked to betting.

The matches under scrutiny, which were analyzed with assistance from esports data company Runestone, took place during the ESL Pro League Season in October 2025. The investigation noted a sequence of anomalous betting trends, along with ESIC’s determination that the player’s in-game conduct was not consistent with standard competitive play.

A rigorous investigative protocol was followed by ESIC and Runestone, involving the detection of the questionable betting, an analysis of match recordings, discussions with external specialists, interviews with those involved in the games, and the solicitation of pertinent statements.

Reports indicate that Tediashvili initially refuted the claims but later conceded that wrongdoing had occurred and cooperated with the inquiry.

Consequently, ESIC has determined that the player’s actions violated its Anti-Corruption Code by intentionally manipulating events within the game for gambling gains, thereby threatening the integrity of the esports contest.

As a result, the anti-corruption body has indicated that additional disciplinary measures could follow.

The ban is in effect from 21 October 2025 until 20 October 2029, prohibiting Tediashvili from participating in any role at all events sanctioned by ESIC.

In concluding its statement, the integrity organization highlighted that proposition markets in esports—similar to in-play bets in traditional sports—are a major worry for regulators because they are the most vulnerable to manipulation, unlike bets on final match results.

Nevertheless, it provided reassurance of its ongoing dedication to collaborating with firms such as Runestone to identify these threats promptly and address them efficiently, aiming to maintain strong confidence in esports betting.