April 23, 2026
ESIC Issues Lifetime Ban to Dota 2 Participant Alexandr “Sensibility” Filatov
The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) has concluded an investigation into alleged violations of the ESIC Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption Code by Alexandr “Sensibility” Filatov.
This investigation was initiated following the receipt of compelling evidence, including communications, financial transactions, and other corroborating materials indicating involvement in match-fixing and related corrupt activities.
Findings of the Investigation
The evidence obtained demonstrates that Mr. Filatov engaged in multiple serious breaches of both the ESIC Code of Conduct and the ESIC Anti-Corruption Code. ESIC identified 17 breaches of the ESIC Code of Conduct and 13 breaches of the ESIC Anti-Corruption Code, reflecting a sustained and systemic pattern of corrupt behaviour across multiple matches and interactions.
ESIC Anti-Corruption Code breaches:
- Fixing or improperly influencing the outcome, progress, or conduct of esports matches
- Soliciting, accepting, and facilitating bribes or rewards linked to match manipulation
- Betting on matches in which he was directly or indirectly involved
- Using and disseminating inside information for betting purposes
- Encouraging and facilitating other participants to engage in corrupt conduct
- Failing to disclose corrupt approaches, benefits, and knowledge of misconduct
ESIC Code of Conduct breaches:
- Match manipulation for betting purposes
- Cheating and facilitating cheating in competitive matches
- Intimidation and coercion of other participants
- Providing financial incentives to enable corrupt conduct
- Repeated failure to report corrupt activities to ESIC
- Conduct bringing esports, events, and ESIC into disrepute
Additionally, ESIC notes that Mr. Filatov failed to cooperate with the investigation process and sought monetary compensation in exchange for engagement, resulting in adverse inferences being drawn.
ESIC’s Actions and Sanctions
Based on the severity and breadth of these violations, ESIC has issued the following sanction: Lifetime Ban (Effective Immediately)
Mr. Filatov is prohibited indefinitely from:
- Participating in any capacity in ESIC-sanctioned or member events
- Holding any role within esports organizations affiliated with ESIC
- Attending ESIC-sanctioned events
- Communicating with participants in relation to esports competitions
This sanction reflects ESIC’s determination that Mr. Filatov’s conduct constitutes egregious and systemic corruption that poses a significant risk to the integrity of esports.