A major cheating network targeting Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) players has been dismantled following a joint operation between game developer MOONTON Games and Indonesian law enforcement authorities. The cheating software was primarily marketed to Indonesian players but had spread across Southeast Asia, affecting the integrity of one of the region's most popular mobile games.
The operation led to the arrest of individuals responsible for developing and distributing the cheat software, which provided users with illegal in-game advantages such as enhanced aim, map hacks, and other exploits that undermined fair play. Indonesian police worked closely with MOONTON's security and anti-cheat teams to identify and locate the network's operators.
MOONTON Games stated that protecting the competitive integrity of MLBB is a top priority, and the company has been actively investing in anti-cheat technology and cooperation with regional law enforcement to combat the growing problem of cheating in online gaming. The developer emphasized that accounts found using unauthorized software face permanent bans.
The bust highlights a broader trend of game publishers partnering with local authorities across Southeast Asia to crack down on cheating ecosystems, which can involve the sale of subscriptions to cheat tools and cause significant harm to legitimate players and the game's competitive scene. MOONTON urged players to report suspicious activity through official channels.
