3DMAX Lose Over $1 Million Due to Sponsor Fraud

French esports organization 3DMAX has become a victim of fraud involving former partners and has lost more than $1 million. The news was confirmed by the club’s CEO, Stéphane Pons, in an interview with LaSource.

According to Pons, the fraudulent activity took place shortly before he joined the organization and significantly affected the team’s financial and organizational stability. The CEO stated that he does not intend to remain silent about the situation and has already taken emergency measures.

“I will not stay quiet about this. We were victims of fraud committed by former partners shortly before I joined the team. This seriously weakened us both financially and organizationally. My experience allowed me to identify certain irregularities. I have frozen all of the organization’s assets pending clarification of the situation,” Pons said.

The issue concerns all of the club’s revenue streams, including sticker sale income, which, according to the CEO, simply disappeared. Legal proceedings are currently underway. The damage is estimated in the high six-figure range, approaching seven figures. Pons added that together with the club’s owner, he has committed to covering 100% of the missing funds owed to the players.

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Despite the difficult circumstances, 3DMAX continues to compete on the professional stage. In 2025, the team reached Stage 3 at both Majors, where potential earnings could have exceeded $2 million. The organization states that it is close to resolving the issue and expects to share positive updates soon.