CIB’s ‘Ghost Buster’ probe nabs SEA Games esports athlete over proxy play scandal

Tokyogurl Arrested After Cheating at 33rd SEA Games

Summary: Thai Arena of Valor pro Naphat “Tokyogurl” Warasin was arrested after cheating during the 33rd SEA Games in December 2025. Investigators say she used remote-access software to let an accomplice control her character mid-match. She now faces lifetime esports bans and criminal charges, with a court verdict scheduled for March 17. What should have been a proud moment for Thailand’s esports scene has turned into one of the biggest scandals…

Esports player faces prison for 'technological crime' at SEA Games, but what she promised her accomplice for victory changes everything

A top Thai esports player and her partner were arrested for cheating during the 33rd SEA Games. Naphat “Tokyogurl” Warasin, who played for Thailand’s women’s Arena of Valor team, was caught using technology to cheat in a major tournament. Tokyogurl was arrested with Chaiyo “Cheerio”. Police called the investigation “Operation Ghostbuster.” Authorities are treating this as a serious computer crime because it damaged Thailand’s reputation. Accordi…

CIB’s ‘Ghost Buster’ probe nabs SEA Games esports athlete over proxy play scandal

Investigators escort suspects during Operation “Ghost Buster,” launched after allegations of proxy play in the women’s Arena of Valor competition at the 33rd SEA Games, a case that authorities say damaged the credibility of Thai esports on the international stage. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Central Investigation Bureau  (CIB) has launched an operation dubbed “Ghost Buster” against a national esports athlete accused of using a proxy player during th…