The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) has charged suspects known as "Tokyo Girl," 29-year-old Naphat, and "ROV medium," 23-year-old Chaiyayo, following their confession to tampering with a SEA Games 2025 Arena of Valor women's team match. The case has been forwarded to the court for prosecution. The incident involved match-fixing during a semi-final between Thailand and Vietnam, leading to the disqualification of the Thai team.
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In a press conference on February 13, 2026, Pol Maj Gen Pattanasak Bubphasuwan and Pol Col Thanawat Hinyokkhin announced the charges. The suspects were accused of violating the Computer Crime Act by accessing protected systems and disclosing private information. This follows an investigation by the Thai Esports Association after public outrage over the disqualification.
The cheating occurred on December 15, 2025, with Naphat providing her access credentials to Chaiyayo for unauthorized participation. On the competition day, Naphat intended for Chaiyayo to play on her behalf while sharing her screen via Discord. Due to technical issues, she ended up playing herself, allowing event officials to discover the switch during the match, leading to the team's disqualification.
Investigators uncovered evidence including the device and IP logs used by Chaiyayo to access the game. Chat records between Naphat and Chaiyayo revealed their coordinated efforts. The suspects were charged on February 5, 2026, and confessed to their crimes. The case will proceed in court on March 17, 2026, reported The Nation.
Key Takeaways
"Tokyo Girl" and "ROV medium" charged for SEA Games 2025 match-fixing.
Investigation revealed unauthorized system access and collaboration.
Court proceedings are set for March 17, 2026.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Nation · 13 Feb 2026
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