Investigation into Team Akuma and Oleksandr Shyshko
EPIC’s CIS RMR event has been the subject of public controversy for various reasons. As EPIC is not a member of ESIC, ESIC has not taken steps to investigate the extent of integrity threats in the event. However, on 9 June 2021, ESIC has made a referral to Valve including substantial evidence indicating the existence of potential betting fraud perpetrated by individuals participating or associated with those who were participating in the CIS RMR event run by EPIC.
Matter Open:
June 9, 2020
Matter Status:
Finalisation
Matter Updates:
2
Last Updated:
August 20, 2021
On the 9th of June, ESIC recommended that tournament operators do not accept entries from team Akuma due to suspected corrupt activity. ESIC expects to complete its investigation and make a final recommendation in due course.
Until the outcome of any investigation by Valve (or, if asked to investigate further, ESIC), ESIC is recommending to its Tournament Organiser members that they do not accept entries from Akuma or any team with a roster made up of more than 3 of the current Akuma players or any team associated with Oleksandr Shyshko.