ESIC Issues Suspension to Northern Lights Players

ESIC has announced that players from Northern Lights have been temporarily suspended from the esports scene.

The Esports Integrity Commission (ESIC) conducted a preliminary investigation into the CIS-region team Northern Lights and found evidence of violations against the ESIC Integrity Program. As a result, five players have received provisional bans.

🇸🇪 Axel “Axelen” Enholm
🇸🇪 Anton “Meinz” Evander
🇸🇪 Oscar “Avoy” Dahlkvist
🇸🇪 Frank “Fraaank” Issal
🇸🇪 Alexander “frigolito” Andersson

These players had previously been sanctioned by the Swedish Elitserien League. Avoy, Fraaank, and frigolito each received one-year bans for match-fixing, while Meinz and Axelen were permanently banned — with Axelen’s punishment specifically tied to cheating.

Meaning of the Provisional Suspension
Under this decision, Northern Lights and its players are suspended from all ESIC Member events, including qualifiers and online stages, until the ongoing investigation is concluded.
If a final sanction is issued later, the duration of this temporary suspension will be deducted from the total penalty period.
Scope and Basis
ESIC stated that this provisional ban is a precautionary measure during the ongoing investigation.
The inquiry focuses on potential breaches of the Anti-Corruption Code and Code of Conduct.
The Commission also emphasized that this action does not constitute a final determination of guilt.
Next Steps
ESIC has issued an official Notice of Charge to the players.
The players have been granted the right to respond and present their defense.
ESIC has already received interrogatory documents from the accused players.
Once the investigation concludes, a final decision and public statement will be released.
All ESIC member tournament organizers are obligated to enforce this provisional ban.
Additionally, Northern Lights and its players retain the right to appeal the decision within the framework of ESIC regulations.