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Dota 2 pro says he proved his identity to Malaysian police with 32-kill game
Dota 2 player Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon says police detained him and teammates at their team’s training house in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
He says officers handcuffed them, took their phones and passports, and questioned them for about two hours.
The players, who are with Singapore-based team Xipto Esports, were asked why they were in the city and whether they really were professional gamers.
After an officer recognized Dota 2, 23savage showed his Instagram account, and the officers later let him play a match to demonstrate his skill.
He says he scored 32 kills in the match, convincing police that he was a professional player.
23savage says the team was released after the game, but the reason for the police raid remains unclear.
His account drew doubt online, and the available information does not establish what prompted the police action.
Dota 2 player Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon says Malaysian police detained him and teammates during a raid on their Kuala Lumpur boot camp.
He says officers questioned whether they were professional esports players and let him play a match to demonstrate his skill.
Teeramahanon says he recorded 32 kills as the hero Kez and that the team was then released.
His account has been met with doubts online, though he has defended it in replies, according to IGN.
- Who
- Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon and his teammates, including Fbz and Oli, were detained, according to his account.
- What
- He says police questioned whether he was a professional player and allowed him to play Dota 2. He recorded 32 kills and says the team was released.
- When
- The incident reportedly took place on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- At the Xipto eSports team’s boot camp in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Why
- Not stated. The articles say police questioned why the players were in the city, but do not give a reason for the raid.
23savage and supporters
Skeptics of the account
Account of the detention
23savage and supporters
23savage says police detained him and teammates, questioned their professional status, and released them after he played a match.
Skeptics of the account
Some commenters questioned whether the story was true or thought it might be a joke.
Evidence
23savage and supporters
23savage says an Instagram photo and his in-game performance helped convince police.
Skeptics of the account
Skeptics cited in the articles doubted his account; no independent confirmation is reported.
Police reportedly raided the Xipto eSports boot camp in Kuala Lumpur and detained players, according to 23savage’s account.
Officers questioned the players for two hours, and 23savage says he played a Dota 2 match, recorded 32 kills, and was released with his teammates.
23savage posted about the incident on Facebook, according to IGN.
- Player
- Nuengnara “23savage” Teeramahanon
- Team
- Xipto eSports
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Match result
- 32 kills, 3 deaths and 10 assists in a 40-minute game
- Teammates named
- Fbz (Muhammad Saieful Ilham) and Oli (Chan Chon Kien)
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What people are saying
The police stole two boxes of my Nutella and ate them. Oh my God. But it’s okay, it was a good experience.
As a Malaysian, I think this story is true. It vividly shows how incompetent the Malaysian police are.