TLDR CS2 player Dmytro “nifee” Tediashvili received a four-year ban from ESIC for match-fixing and betting corruption Suspicious Molotov/incendiary deaths during ESL Pro League Season 22 triggered the investigation Betting spikes on proposition markets were traced to dormant and high-value accounts The ban was reduced from five years after nifee admitted guilt and cooperated with investigators He is barred from all ESIC-member events as a player, coach, analyst, or staff until October 2029
Professional Counter-Strike 2 player Dmytro “nifee” Tediashvili has been handed a four-year ban by the Esports Integrity Commission. The suspension covers match manipulation and betting-related corruption during competitive play.
The ban runs from 21 October 2025 through 20 October 2029. During that time, nifee cannot participate in any ESIC-member events.
That restriction applies to all roles. He cannot serve as a player, coach, analyst, or team staff member at any sanctioned competition.
The investigation stems from ESL Pro League Season 22. Unusual in-game incidents during matches in October 2025 first raised red flags.
ESIC worked alongside Runestone, a data and integrity partner, to examine the case. Together, they identified a pattern of repeated Molotov and incendiary grenade deaths during matches.
How Betting Activity Exposed the Scheme
Those in-game events lined up with spikes in betting on proposition markets. Proposition bets cover specific in-game outcomes rather than overall match results.
The betting activity was traced to dormant accounts and high-value accounts. The timing of the wagers matched the suspicious gameplay moments closely.
Gameplay reviews added more evidence to the case. Analysts found decision-making that did not fit normal competitive play.
Specific examples included deliberate exposure to damage without any clear tactical purpose. These moments appeared designed to trigger specific in-game outcomes tied to the proposition bets.
When first confronted with the charges, nifee denied any