Dota 2 professional Tommy “Taiga” Le finds himself ousted from South American team Leviatán amid allegations of involvement in mafia betting and match-fixing, marking a turbulent twist in the 25-year-old's career.
Taiga's departure from Leviatán was abrupt, announced on April 16, and while the team's statement suggested a mutual agreement, it unmistakably hinted at the strain caused by the accusations. Leviatán emphasized its commitment to fair play and integrity in a translated Facebook post. Indonesian player Kenny “Xepher” Deo is reportedly set to fill Taiga's spot, as indicated by Leviatán's lineup on Liquipedia, for the upcoming EPL World Series: America match.
After a brief retirement in February 2024, Taiga joined the Argentinian organization in March, only to part ways after a short stint. Despite efforts, Leviatán struggled to gain momentum, securing a fourth-place finish in the South American closed qualifier for PGL Wallachia before Taiga's departure.
This isn't Taiga's first brush with controversy. Allegations of match-fixing have followed him since his time with OG in 2022 and 2023. He was also accused of sharing insider information and scrim details under duress from a group of Russian match-fixers known as the “322 Mafia.”
OG initially condemned Taiga's behavior following an internal investigation but maintained neutrality until substantial evidence surfaced. After a stint with Bleed Esports, which saw unsatisfactory results, Taiga announced his retirement from Dota 2 competition, opting for streaming on Kick, only to return to competitive play with Leviatán.
As of now, it remains uncertain whether Taiga will find a place on another Dota 2 team. The 25-year-old resumed streaming on Kick following his departure from Leviatán. Neither Valve nor any official organizer has publicly addressed the allegations against Taiga.