After the initial suspension of the VCS 2024 Spring Split, more details have emerged from the investigation as the league will continue to be on hold.
VCS 2024 Spring suspended following match fixing scandal
VCS 2024 Spring – more than half of the league involved
According to an official statement by the VCS on Facebook, the Organizing Committee decided to temporarily suspend a total of 32 players from the competition. The league will continue to be postponed as more data will be analyzed and will allow team members (including individuals not mentioned above) to provide additional information during the compliance checks.
Below is the full list of players that have been suspended:
Rainbow Warriors
- Nguyễn Kỳ Vương / Raze
- Nguyễn Hoàng Nghĩa / HinieeeC
- Nguyễn Trung Hiếu / Hyo
- Nguyễn Anh Kiệt / Yuki
- Nguyễn Phan Đình Khôi / Spot
- Nguyễn Văn Hậu / Artifact
- Vũ Quốc Hưng / K1ller
- Nguyễn Trọng Trí / 2T
GAM Esports
- Đỗ Đình Sang / Blazes
- Lê Viết Huy / Pyshiro
Team Flash
- Lê Minh Dũng / Dzung
- Đinh Bùi Quốc Cường / Marcus
- Lê Ngọc Toàn / Draktharr
- Nguyễn Hoàng Khánh / Jane
- Lương Thành Tài / Puddin
Team Secret
- Hoàng Công Nghĩa / Eddie
- Quách Khánh Hoàng / Qiang
Vikings Esports
- Lương Hải Long / Gury
- Nguyễn Vũ Khang Nguyên / Bunn
- Võ Văn Phi / Kairi
- Ngô Đức Khánh / Kratos
Cerberus Esports
- Nguyễn Đăng Khoa / Pun
- Trần Bảo Quang / Ikigai
- Nguyễn Hoàng Phú / Richard I
- Nguyễn Huy Hùng / Slowz
MGN Blue Esports
- Nguyễn Minh Hào / Sorn
- Bùi Văn Minh Hải / Froggy
- Võ Hoàng Lê Khang / Ryuk
- Đào Văn Tuấn / Rigel
- Tiêu Quốc Lương / Zodiac
Team Whales
- Trần Văn Chính / BeanJ
- Lê Ngọc Vinh / Gloryy
Among the list, some of the league’s bigger names have also been included. Team Whales BeanJ and Gloryy were with the team at last year’s Worlds when they nearly advanced to the Group Stage. Froggy used to play for Saigon Buffalo and took part at both MSI and Worlds in 2022.
According to the statement, the listed players won’t be able to participate in any Riot Games esports activities, including official tournaments or organized by third parties.
The teams’ reaction to the investigations
In a recent Reddit thread, the two teams Rainbow Warriors and MGN Blue Esports have confirmed the investigations, meaning they will stop competing. Team Whales ended up terminating contracts with BeanJ and Gloryy, although both have stated it was their request to be removed and they are looking to prove they’re clean. Cerberus Esports also claims their players are in the clear and that they will be working closely with the committee to prove their innocence.
Match-fixing has been a big topic in the competitive scene. According to League analyst Molecule, low salaries are one of the main reasons why players end up getting caught in these acts. Recently, Ultra Liga team Iron Wolves went under investigation following suspected win trading behavior by their two Chinese imports.
With MSI fast approaching, it’s unclear what will happen to the VCS and whether it will impact the league’s participation at the first international tournament of the season. The organizers have, however, mentioned that there will be updates regarding the restart of the competition.
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