Oliver 'kzy' Heck banned for life over CS2 match-fixing probe
The former MOUZ player was sanctioned after a bet with a potential $4.5 million payout on four matches at the Roman Imperium Cup VII.
Former MOUZ player Oliver 'kzy' Heck has received a lifetime ban from the Esports Integrity Commission for match manipulation.
He was one of five members of the team NOMERCY sanctioned after the squad's appearance at the Roman Imperium Cup VII in March, with his teammates receiving bans ranging from three to five years.
The investigation focused on four matches on March 28 where NOMERCY lost 13-0 to BetBoom, 13-3 to Sangal, 13-1 to BESTIA and 13-1 to Wildcard, winning just five rounds combined.
Those results attracted attention after a screenshot circulated showing a roughly $57,000 accumulator bet backing heavy defeats for NOMERCY, with more than $4.5 million potentially riding on the outcome.
In its October 15 announcement, ESIC said betting intelligence identified "a high-value combination wager targeting a -9.5 round handicap across all four matches on March 28."
That meant NOMERCY’s opponents needed to win each match by at least 10 rounds, a requirement met by every result.
The commission reviewed gameplay, betting intelligence, player-specific analysis and available financial records and communications.
"Investigators identified repeated problems with trading, utility, positioning and decision-making, while stressing that no single mistake established the case," the ESIC said.
ESIC found kzy responsible for match manipulation, corrupt in-game incidents, and facilitating corrupt conduct.
His leadership, calling role, involvement in map vetoes, and complete failure to cooperate contributed to the lifetime sanction.
James8k and perakokanje received five-year bans, running until April 23, 2031. Meanwhile, 2xplayN and srtn1 received three-year bans ending April 23, 2029, with their cooperation carrying mitigating weight.
The seven-figure betting return reportedly never materialized. RTP Arena reported that the bookmaker voided the wager, with the tournament organizer confirming that information.
ESIC’s final statement does not identify who placed it or say kzy personally received any winnings.
The sanctions cover ESIC and member-supported competitions, extending beyond playing to roles including coaching, management, analysis and other forms of participation.
