Into The Breach winds down operations following embezzlement scandal

In the breach (Itb) It started to finish all its operations after being disclosed CEO, Sam “Slaytheminotaur” CookTake funds from the Electronic Sports Organization for personal use.

Yesterday advertisement On X (formerly Twitter), ITB revealed that she found herself in an “sustainable position” after discovering that “the individual in charge of all financial and cash decisions were embezzled boxes.”

Although ITB did not explicitly participate the individual behind the embezzlement demand, Cook later admitted that he was responsible for closing the organization via a statement At the personal account of X.

“ITB disappears, people lose their work, salaries are not paid, money loss, and hatred that has been created – all my fault and responsibility,” Cook said.

“There will be many legal consequences for this, and all of them will accept and face them. The entire people will be made as much as possible with the available money. It will be managed outside of myth.”

Founded in 2021, the United Kingdom Electronic Organization competes for violation of games such as Counter-Strike 2, Halo, Rainbow Six: Siege and Dota2. Among the largest ITB achievements was a qualified competitiveness of the explosion. TV Paris Major in 2023.

Last year, the company obtained a labeling rights deal with online encryption casino Shuffle.comThe brand has been renamed in ITB.SHUFLE ESPORTS.

As a result of yesterday’s news, ITB was removed from Electronic Sports Team Committee in the United Kingdom.

Cook also referred to alcohol addiction and self-destruction habits as reasons for the misfortune of ITB funds: “Unfortunately, I, I was the CEO, was two people-one of which tries to match their efforts and another, and a devastating narcissist and alcoholic to alcohol over self-sacrifice.”

Since Cook and ITB data, many individuals participating in the organization and comprehensive electronic sports community have spoken about the situation on social media.

Senior Operating Operations in ITB (COO), Sebastian Lubsikand I highlight the missing future capabilities of the company: “I wanted to write a statement, but I have no words. Three years of work went. What hurts me is that based on the rate of growth and revenues, etc. I am disappointed in the man I trust with all my heart .

Moreover, talents on the air and former coach of the ITB DOTA2 menu, Robson ‘teaguvnor’ MeritHe shared his view of the closure: “As of today, ITB left the Dota team. We were not aware of the financial issues that ITB faced with its other teams. If we were, we had found another organization …”

In the breach, his return was only announced in Dota 2 after a four -year absence In January 2025.

Outside the Dota menu, many of them Individual She participated with other ITB teams, the company and its CEO accused of being due to the award and payments.

“The $ 9,500 city of events + multiple missing salaries,” said a professional player. Eljas ‘WUTUM’ Vereto.

Cook was too accused From the poor placement of money acquired through a legendary poster capsule during the ITB race in the main Paris 2023. In response, the former CEO released The second statementIn claiming that he paid the players appropriately.

but, Carroll “Ralin” RhodovicBesides Thomas “Thomas” From the 2023 list, it publicly disputed Cook’s claims.

“Stop, you owe me salaries from nearly half a year and sticker’s money, you know what I signed, and everyone knows how much we gained money for you and how all payments were delayed …”, Rhodovic answered the Cook X.

Blaine ‘Blainey’ UKNIGTED, who was working for ITB as Esports team manager, Stuck In support of those who have not yet been salary: “I will do my best to work with those who have the right interests to pay for everything worthy to pay, although their guarantees will not be possible. For ITB Rainbow Six: Siege and ITB Halo. I’m sorry.”

Electronic sports were also shaken by many Bad management scandals In the recent past, some voices in this field have expressed disappointment and frustration in the light of ITB news.

“Another case of the prize money does not reach the players who obtained it. The rainbow said six talents on the air:” How many times this will happen in electronic sports until something changes. ” The first Haton.

Other important repercussions of ITB news are to close the United Kingdom Electrology Organization at the United Kingdom level TGH House. The company has operated popular championships and community events and became known for its activities in the courageous scene.

It was TGH Partially gained Posted by ITB in October 2023, to become a co -owner of Thg alongside the current participating owners David Dave “Taylor and” DëK “.

ITB take different steps to Restructuring and simplify TGH However, after the acquisition, Taylor and Dick revealed the end of all TGH operations yesterday.

in mail In the TGH X account, the owners of the participants explained that the Discord TGH server will remain active because the other aspects of the organization have moved away from its initial path.

“What was supposed to be a fun place to shine and play games, soon it became a second job for many of us, in the end, the joy of joy of its original purpose. […] We had a party when it became clear that we have benefited from every possible imagination. In the end, we have failed a lot to want to continue. “

Moreover, Dave and Dick thanked the TGH team and society.