Team HYDRA Takes Swift Action, Parts Ways with Lefitan After Match-Fixing Allegations

As Lefitan partially admits guilt in response to the allegations, the situation continues to unfold, and the community awaits further action from Valve.

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By Naman Alok | Apr 10, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Division I has recently announced its decision to part ways with Anatoly “Lefitan” Krupnov, a player who has come under fire for allegations of cheating and match-fixing. The team has not provided specific reasons for this decision. With accusations against Lefitan gaining momentum, including revelations in a video by Morf that implicated Lefitan and another player from HYDRA in a match-fixing group, this development has significant implications for the Dota 2 community. As Lefitan partially admits guilt in response to the allegations, the situation continues to unfold, and the community awaits further action from Valve. Team HYDRA Takes Swift Action, Parts Ways with Lefitan After Match-Fixing Allegations.

Lefitan’s Departure from Team HYDRA:

Following recent accusations of cheating and match-fixing against Lefitan, Team HYDRA has decided to sever ties with the player. The decision comes in the wake of Morf’s video, which implicated Lefitan and another HYDRA player, Siarhey “HappyDyurara” Kharonzhy, in a match-fixing group. Lefitan has also been accused of cheating in the EEU DPC. While HYDRA’s manager and other personalities initially defended Lefitan, the team’s decision to part ways with the player marks a significant development in the ongoing match-fixing controversies that have plagued the Dota 2 community.

Lefitan’s Response:

In response to the allegations, Lefitan has publicly admitted to placing bets on his own team but denied involvement in match-fixing during DPC matches. He has also claimed that the information in Morf’s video is incorrect and that he did not directly collaborate with Anton Monetin, who was purportedly in charge of the cheating group. However, Lefitan has not addressed the multiple allegations of cheating against him, leaving several players and personalities in the Dota 2 community, including Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf and Team Spirit’s manager Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev, to comment on the situation.

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Possible Ramifications:

The allegations against Lefitan and his subsequent departure from Team HYDRA may be just the beginning, as many other players and teams have recently faced similar accusations. The Dota 2 community is eagerly awaiting further action from Valve in response to the alleged match-fixing in the North American and Eastern European Dota 2 Pro Circuit 2023. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen what consequences await those implicated in these controversies.

Team HYDRA’s decision to part ways with Lefitan amidst match-fixing allegations has significant implications for the Dota 2 community. As Lefitan partially admits guilt and responds to the accusations, the situation continues to evolve, and the community awaits further action from Valve. The allegations against Lefitan and other players involved in match-fixing have raised concerns about the integrity of the Dota 2 competitive scene. Moving forward, it is crucial for players, teams, and organizations to prioritize fair play and uphold the integrity of esports competitions to maintain the credibility and reputation of the Dota 2 community.

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