Tokyogurl and Cheerio Charged Over Explosive SEA Games Esports Cheating Scandal
- Saswata Mondal
- 18 hours ago
- 1 min read
Image Credit: Garena
Thai authorities have arrested and charged prominent esports players Tokyogurl (Naphat Warasin, 24) and Cheerio (Chaiyo, 23) in connection with a massive cheating incident at the 33rd SEA Games 2025. The duo faces fraud charges under Thailand's Computer Crime Act after confessing to using Discord for remote control during a women's Arena of Valor (RoV) match against Vietnam on December 16, 2025.
Caught live when officials noticed mismatched hand movements, Tokyogurl mimicked her boyfriend's actions while he played remotely leading to immediate disqualification and Thailand's team withdrawal.
Inside the SEA Games Esports Cheating Scandal
The scandal erupted during Thailand's RoV women's team match at SEA Games in Bangkok. Tokyogurl shared login credentials; Cheerio logged in early and screenshared via Discord.
She faked inputs to deceive cameras, but broadcast analysis exposed the fraud.
Cheerio later admitted playing for her throughout her career, including streams. Both received lifetime bans from Garena RoV and TESF. SEA Games Esports Cheating Scandal
Timeline | Event |
Dec 16, 2025 | Cheating detected; Tokyogurl DQ'd |
Jan 2026 | Cheerio confesses |
Feb 13, 2026 | Arrests & charges; court set for Mar 17 |
Penalties in the SEA Games Esports Cheating Scandal
Prosecution could mean up to 2 years imprisonment and fines. Thailand Esports Association President called it "shameful," vowing stricter integrity measures. SEA Games Esports Cheating Scandal
This case underscores esports' push for pro-level security amid SEA Games growth.
Stay updated via TESF or SEA Games 2025.
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