Counter-Strike and Overwatch esports teams under investigation by Australian police Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Counter-Strike and Overwatch esports teams under investigation by Australian police For match rigging and links to organised crime. News by Imogen Beckhelling Contributor Updated on 24 Sep 2019 6 comments Earlier this year, the first major investigation into corruption in Australian esports revealed allegations of professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players rigging matches. Last month, Kotaku Australia reported six Australians had been arrested in connection with the investigation, but were later released "pending further inquiries". Now, an ABC News report has revealed an Australian Overwatch Contenders team has found itself under fire also. Victoria Police's Sporting Integrity Intelligence Unit is looking into claims the owner of the Contenders team was involved in organised crime, following reports of "betting anomalies" on the team's matches. "There is no test of a fit and proper person to be engaged as an owner of an esports team," Victoria Police assistant commissioner Neil Paterson said. "We are seeing people encroach on that area that have reputations that [mean they] probably... shouldn't be involved in this part of esports. I could absolutely guarantee that this wouldn't be the only [alleged] incidence of match fixing or betting anomalies on esports environments in the Australian market." Considering the size of the prize pools for competitive events such as those held by Fortnite and DOTA, it's perhaps unsurprising that corruption investigations like these are beginning to surface. ABC went on to hear from esports integrity commissioner Ian Smith, who said: "[Esports] has had a significant impact worldwide. The fact people can be arrested for this stuff has elevated the... seriousness with which anyone is regarding this issue." Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store