A bombshell has just dropped on Chinese Counter-Strike, and it’s shaping up to be one of the biggest scandals the region has ever seen. A whistleblower has come forward with explosive claims of a widespread CS2 match-fixing and cheating operation allegedly led by former pro Xu “somebody” Haowen and his cousin Chen Peng, known as “Mr. C.”
Boros Says He Was Approached
The drama kicked off when Former Falcons rifler Mohammad “BOROS” Malhas went public on Twitter, saying he was approached to fix matches while visiting China. BOROS claims he refused the offer and thanked fans for supporting him during that time. His tweet quickly spread, pulling in thousands of reactions and sparking a firestorm across the CS2 community.
Hey everyone,when i was in china @somebodycs he was playing in rare atom in the time he and his friends asked me to match fix and i refused and this people need to getbanned from esports thanks for @jijiehaocs2 for getting me out from this people in the time thanks for china fans
— BOROSCS (@boroscs) September 4, 2025
Other Chinese figures soon backed his story, including Shuke Bai, who streamed evidence on Chinese platforms, claiming hardware-based cheats called “soft routers” were used to tilt matches. According to Bai, these weren’t isolated incidents, the cheats allegedly kept strong domestic teams like Tyloo and LVG out of major offline qualifiers, with betting profits being the real motive.
1️⃣ *“C” (Chen Peng) & somebody are relatives.
2️⃣ C = main organizer of CN match-fixing in recent years, somebody = his No.2.
3️⃣ ATOX is C’s team.
4️⃣ Boros was approached mid-match by C & somebody to fix (recording exists).
5️⃣ Day before leak, DD acted as middleman, asking… pic.twitter.com/z94upeR2b7— LycheeCS (@LycheeCs2) September 4, 2025
The Alleged Mastermind
Community investigators pieced together the accusations, pointing to Chen Peng, also referred to as C, as the ringleader. Peng is alleged to control multiple Chinese teams, including Wings Up and ATOX, with “somebody” acting as his right-hand man. Recordings, chat logs, and even a 23-minute call have reportedly surfaced, detailing attempts to pressure players into throwing matches.
The whistleblower didn’t mince words, calling the operation “the biggest tumour in CN CS2” and comparing it to the corruption scandals that rocked Chinese football.
https://t.co/OtyHYJM8vO pic.twitter.com/fqW4bKlJtm
— Lobanjica (@LobanjicaCS) September 4, 2025
Fallout for the Scene
For fans, this scandal is a gut punch. CNCS has been fighting for legitimacy on the global stage, and now its reputation is under fire. Many players, including BOROS, have spoken about the pressure of being lured into fixing, while others argue that Tyloo and LVG shouldn’t be lumped in with the scandal, saying they’ve been victims of this system rather than part of it.
The story doesn’t end here either. Fans will remember that controversy has already been swirling around Chinese Counter-Strike, including the drama surrounding Chinese CS2 star z4kr facing allegations of cheating and blackmail. Now, with this new match-fixing network exposed, the pressure on CNCS is heavier than ever.
What’s Next?
So far, ESL and other tournament organisers haven’t released official statements, but with multiple witnesses, recordings, and streams circulating online, the calls for investigations are growing louder. If the allegations prove true, this could lead to massive bans, organisational shake-ups, and yet another reckoning for the Chinese CS2 scene.