The Counter-Strike 2 scene has found itself at the center of one of the loudest scandals in recent years. Jordanian player Mohammad “BOROS” Malhas, one of the brightest talents from the MENA region, publicly stated that during his stay in China he was offered to take part in a fixed match (322). According to him, the initiators were well-known Chinese player Somebody and his friends.
BOROS’ Direct Statement
On September 4, BOROS published a striking tweet that immediately sparked a storm of reactions in the community:
Hey everyone,when i was in china @somebodycs he was playing in rare atom in the time he and his friends asked me to match fix and i refused and this people need to getbanned from esports thanks for @jijiehaocs2 for getting me out from this people in the time thanks for china fans
— BOROSCS (@boroscs) September 4, 2025
The player emphasized that he categorically refused to take part in any kind of arrangement. He also thanked Chinese manager JijiehaoCS2 for support and for helping him avoid the situation.
The Role of Somebody and His Circle
At the heart of the scandal is not only Somebody, but also his cousin Frankie. According to numerous reports from the Chinese scene, he is or was the leader of a match-fixing group that has been linked to clubs such as ATOX and Wings Up.
Well-known analyst and commentator Jordan “Elfishguy” Mays confirmed this information on social media. He noted that Somebody, together with Frankie, approached BOROS with an offer to take part in match-fixing, and that the “scheme” is considered one of the most influential in the region. At the same time, Mays stressed that TyLoo and Lynn Vision are not connected to such activities.
Other sources claim that the encounter took place in a Chinese nightclub, where after alcohol BOROS was directly asked to throw a match. The Jordanian firmly refused.
This story first surfaced during a stream by Chinese content creator ShukeBai, where BOROS personally described the incident. Notably, during the broadcast ShukeBai himself was banned, which only fueled the scandal and raised further questions about the reach of the “scheme” within the local scene.
Some troubling rumours coming through from the Chinese community tonight, allegedly Somebody (the player) may be implicated in some kind of match fixing.
Still trying to work through the details but from what I can gather.
Apparently someone called Frankie (Somebody's cousin)… pic.twitter.com/iUOwDdSLhF
— Jordan Mays (@Elfishguy) September 4, 2025
Who Is Somebody?
Somebody is a well-known former Chinese professional player who represented TyLoo and Rare Atom, and for a long time wasconsidered the face of Chinese Counter-Strike. His aggressive playstyle and charisma made him one of the most recognizable players in the region.
However, in recent years his name has been increasingly mentioned in the context of scandals and suspicions of connections to match-fixing. Now, for the first time, direct public accusations from an international-level player have surfaced.
Community Reaction
The scandal instantly exploded on social media and split fans and experts into several camps.
- Some users demanded that Valve and tournament organizers conduct an immediate investigation and issue a lifetime ban for Somebody and his circle.
- Others, on the contrary, asked: “Any proof?”, doubting the validity of the claims.
- Harsh comments about the “Chinese mafia” also surfaced, with some fans claiming it has long influenced esports in the region: “You shouldn’t have refused. CN mafia is no joke.”
- Others mocked the situation, calling BOROS the “only hope of Chinese CS.”
- A sarcastic tweet gained particular popularity: “Poverty cannot move me, might cannot bend me! Boros refuses to fix the match and provides evidence.”
Thus, social media was filled simultaneously with support for the Jordanian player’s principled stance, skepticism about the truth of the story, and a wave of memes and satire. In fact, this situation has already become not only an internal Chinese scandal but also a global discussion about integrity in CS2.
Consequences for Chinese CS2
The Chinese scene has repeatedly faced suspicions of 322. Clubs such as ATOX have often come under suspicion, and the term “322” itself has become a symbol of mistrust toward matches from the region.
The scandal with Somebody could lead to:
- sanctions against specific individuals and clubs,
- stricter oversight of Chinese teams,
- and a new wave of mistrust from the international community.
What’s Next?
So far, Valve and tournament organizers have refrained from commenting. However, the scale of the uproar suggests that the story will not be left without consequences. If the facts are confirmed, Somebody and his associates risk receiving a lifetime ban from esports.
This case could also become the catalyst for a broader investigation into the practice of match-fixing in China and the creation of new mechanisms to ensure competitive integrity on the global stage.
