Series of Accusations Against FlyQuest’s Positional Coach
FlyQuest, a prominent team in the League of Legends scene, is currently facing a series of serious allegations against their positional coach, Richard Su. These accusations revolve around his conduct towards underaged girls.
Accusations of Maintaining Fake Identity to Communicate with Minors
According to esports journalist Sander Hove, the 28-year-old former pro allegedly used an X account with a fake identity to communicate with multiple underaged individuals. One particular instance involved Su using an alias claiming to be 14 years old to speak with a 17-year-old girl on a social media platform. These allegations have gained attention within the Oceanic League scene.
Source: https://www.sheepesports.com/articles/sources-lcs-coach-richard-richard-su-allegations/en
FlyQuest Releases Statement and Investigation
In response to the allegations, FlyQuest has issued a statement regarding the investigation of a staff member, although they did not reveal the identity of the individual in question. The allegations predate the staff member’s time with the organization, but FlyQuest stresses their commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability among their employees.
Administrative Leave and Collaboration with Investigator
As part of the investigation process, FlyQuest has placed the staff member on administrative leave. Esports journalist Sander Hove confirms that he worked with FlyQuest during his own investigation and that the organization was notified prior to him publishing the article.
Background on Richard Su and FlyQuest
Richard Su joined the FlyQuest organization in 2021 as part of the team’s Academy staff. He has since been working with the main roster as a positional coach, contributing to their recent success in the 2024 Spring Split regular season. With victories over Team Liquid and Cloud9, FlyQuest is on the path to potentially winning the LCS championship. However, they must address the situation involving their coach while remaining focused on their pursuit of the trophy.