Just moments ago, The Overwatch League announced this official verdict on an apparent "account boosting" scheme that OGE was apart of:
"As of today, the Dallas Fuel player Minseok “OGE” Son is suspended for four matches for taking part in “account-boosting” schemes during the summer of 2017. Account boosting, wherein an individual is paid to increase another user’s Skill Rating, is contrary to the values of the Overwatch League, and violates the Blizzard End User License Agreement."
*EDITORS NOTE -- An additional statement was given to Inven Global by Dallas Fuel PR:
"OGE will be eligible to play in the Overwatch League for the first time this season on April 11. OGE’s suspension by the Overwatch League is effective immediately, including tonight’s match."
This announcement came just 2 days after a thread in the Competitive Overwatch subReddit revealed an apparent whistleblower outing OGE as an account booster. The thread was since locked, but in light of this decision, it was obviously true.
This accusation was made most known by the esports pundit Slasher, who wrote following Tweet shining light on the claim made by a user on our sister site, Inven.co.kr.
No end in sight to Dallas Fuel's problems.
This second suspension has, once again, highlighted the issues with Dallas Fuels line-up and their inability to sign players that won't, eventually, get in trouble or face some sort of suspension. This does not bode well for the team, as OGE was a shining beacon of hope that man fans were excited about.
Even OGE himself seemed thrilled to be a part of the league:
More on this story as it develops.
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