In a shocking turn of events, a cheater was detected during a professional Valorant tournament, with the moment being captured live on stream.
Cheater Detected in Valorant LAS Underground #7
This unprecedented situation occurred during the Valorant LAS Underground #7 tournament in Latin America, organized by Community Gaming. On Thursday, the Vanguard anti-cheat system flagged a player mid-match, making history in the professional scene of the game.
Throughout the history of competitive gaming, one of the most challenging issues has been controlling cheaters. While cheats have always existed and will likely continue to do so, very few cases involve players using cheats at the professional level.
Nevertheless, some infamous examples exist, especially in games like CS. Valorant, despite Riot Games’ efforts with its Vanguard anti-cheat system, is not immune to this problem. This time, Vanguard detected a cheater in a situation that no one expected.
The Red Screen of Detection During a Professional Match
During the first match between AIMvengers and Duendecillos5, the notorious red screen appeared, signaling the detection of a cheater. The match was immediately stopped, leaving everyone — from casters to viewers — in shock. After a brief pause, the broadcast resumed, and the incident was addressed.
According to Crafer, one of the tournament casters, the event organizers followed the rules, awarding the win to Duendecillos5. This suggests that the detected player was part of AIMvengers, although their identity has not been disclosed.
Investigation Underway
Community Gaming has announced an investigation into the matter and will soon release their final decision. This situation is highly unusual for a professional competitive setting, and the community is now waiting for further details.
Conclusion
The detection of a cheater during a professional Valorant tournament is a rare and shocking event.
While Vanguard continues to be effective in catching cheaters, this incident serves as a reminder that even the professional scene is not immune to cheating attempts. As the investigation unfolds, all eyes are on Community Gaming for their final verdict.
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