As fervent as its in-game rivalries can get, the combating sport group is a various area that ceaselessly bands collectively to help members of their time of want. So upon listening to the information {that a} longtime member, Ludovic Mbock, had been taken in by ICE, gamers from throughout the globe shortly banded collectively in a fierce present of condemnation for the federal government company and help for his or her comrade-in-fisticuffs.
Primarily based out of Maryland, Ludovic has been identified within the combating sport group because the period of aggressive Road Fighter IV. Whereas his major focus is on on Road Fighter VI, he also plays competitively in Tekken, The King of Fighters, and Melty Blood: Type Lumina. Ludovic was sponsored by The Hiero Group, an esports group group primarily based out of the Washington D.C./Maryland/Virginia (DMV) space.
“Lud has been within the FGC for so long as I can bear in mind, courting again to the Road Fighter IV days, and a relentless presence at each massive occasions and locals,” says Ref54, a longtime buddy of Ludovic who requested that we use his on-line deal with. “He is all the time been a pleasant face locally, all the time down to talk and play with of us. He solid some actual tight bonds throughout the group, by no means heard a foul phrase about him.”
As such a well-regarded group member, his mates and teammates had been in shock to listen to that he was in ICE custody. “I came upon yesterday round 5PM EST through Discord,” Ref54 continues. “Phrase was beginning to unfold through Discords for the native FGC.”
His mates wouldn’t take this sitting down, and instantly leapt into motion, organising a GoFundMe to help Ludovic retain legal representation.
Ludovic from THG was detained by ICE, and proper now he wants us. He’s greater than a teammate — he’s household.
We’ve arrange a help hyperlink to assist with authorized charges and help throughout this time. When you can donate, please do. If not, please share.https://t.co/TCsTnq6ihy #FreeLudovic— THG|Say-Co (@Sayco_DMV) February 18, 2026
On the time of writing, the GoFundMe has raised over $55,000. An replace was posted on 10 AM ET on February 19 detailing the present scenario: “A habeas corpus petition was filed on 2/19 and a decide signed it, that means the courtroom is now requiring the federal government to justify Ludovic’s detention. In addition, a G28 kind was submitted so his attorneys can be formally notified of any motion on his case.”
“With the ability to shortly get hold of a lawyer and proceed with paperwork has made an enormous distinction for Ludovic,” it provides.
We’ve got reached out to The Hiero Group for remark.
Picture credit score: Ludovic on X