Riot Games has concluded its investigation into the Valorant match-fixing scandal, which originated from whistleblowing attempts from Sean Gares, concluding that “no evidence of cheating, coordinated manipulation, or betting-related misconduct has been substantiated.” The developer reiterated its commitment to fair play and accountability.
The report details several aspects of the original accusations of misconduct in the Valorant NA Challengers, including allegations surrounding match-fixing, cheating, betting patterns, and potential involvement of Riot staff, with an abridged version as follows:
- Cheating: “No signs of cheating or suspicious activity were found.”
- Betting Market Analysis: “No games were flagged as suspicious.”
- Clean Feed Protocol Review: “No evidence of misuse was found.