FunPlus Phoenix temporarily suspended their young jungler Cai " milkyway " Zijun following suspicions of his involvement in match-fixing. According to reports, the player might have been sharing insider information during the Demacia Cup 2024.

Preliminary data suggests that milkyway was informing outsiders about the champion he planned to play in the tournament matches. Such information could have been used for betting or other actions affecting the match outcome. FunPlus Phoenix responded swiftly to the situation and announced his suspension pending an internal and possibly official investigation.

Demacia Cup is an annual Chinese League of Legends tournament that traditionally gathers the region's top teams and young talents. Incidents of match-fixing and insider leaks in esports are not new, and players who violate the rules may face serious sanctions, including lifetime bans.