Wong ‘JayH’ Heng, who was concealing his identity as a Valorant professional, has received a temporary ban due to allegations of involvement in match fixing prior to his participation in the Malaysian & Singaporean Challengers League.
The Malaysia & Singaporean Challengers League has announced the suspension of JayH on April 30 due to suspicion of match-fixing. JayH, a Singaporean player who has been playing Valorant since 2022, had been signed to Disguisied in January 2024.
The Challengers League announcement stated that they have not yet gathered sufficient evidence to come to a decision, and that the investigation is still ongoing for further review and adjudication. It was reported that the alleged match fixing occurred prior to his involvement with the Disguised Toast-owned Valorant team.
The organization stated that maintaining the integrity of their tournaments is of utmost importance and they will not tolerate any kind of cheating, manipulation, or intentional disruption of fair play. They also expressed their appreciation to the vigilant members of their community for bringing this matter to their attention.
Official Statement: Jayh from Disguised is receiving provisional suspension from VCT MYSG due to suspicion of match-fixing during the tournament. Fair play and integrity are paramount in our competitions. 📄 #VCTMYSG #VALORANTChallengers #MYSG #Valorant #VCT pic.twitter.com/hrryWPWjDX
— VALORANT Challengers Malaysia & Singapore (@valesports_mysg) April 30, 2024
JayH has rebutted the accusation from the league, stating that he has never participated in any match fixing and was not given any prior notice about the investigation.
“My reputation will be greatly damaged by these accusations, particularly since no effort was made to contact me and investigate beforehand,”JayH stated on social media.
After his initial post, JayH mentioned in a subsequent update that he has been contacted and will cooperate with the investigation.
According to the Esports Advocate, the player in question did not participate in match fixing, but rather made bets on his own victory during a match with Ninjas in Pyjamas. However, this still violates Riot Games’ Global Esports Code of Conduct and could lead to a significant suspension.
On the other hand, the professional community (and the rulebook itself) views a player who intentionally manipulates games differently from one who simply bets on themselves to win matches.
The announcement by the Malaysia & Singaporean Challengers League has also sparked backlash. Fans and members of the professional community have criticized the decision to disclose an ongoing investigation as “unprofessional.”
One fan expressed their disappointment with Riot’s actions, stating that regardless of the player’s guilt, it is unacceptable to not inform them of an ongoing investigation. They believe that those responsible for this decision should be held accountable.
The Gaming Company, an esports event organizer in Malaysia, is responsible for overseeing the Valorant league in collaboration with Riot Games. The situation remains unresolved as both Riot and the league have yet to release an official decision.
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