A beloved three-time world champion in Counter-Strike, Lincoln “fnx” Lau, was briefly “arrested” on live television as part of a pre-planned prank before leading his team to victory at the inaugural All Star League tournament.
The humorous “arrest” of Lau, known by his gamertag fnx, occurred Thursday, November 20, during the All Star League (ASL) event. Production staff staged the incident, referencing a popular, long-running community meme about fnx being taken into custody.
FNX WAS ARRESTED LIVE AT ASL pic.twitter.com/hZCcHeekSn
— ALL STAR LEAGUE (@allstarleaguecs) November 21, 2025
Lau, a seasoned esports veteran with multiple championship titles, later secured his “revanche” by captaining his team, Yakuza, to triumph in the tournament. Yakuza defeated team CODEX with a 2-1 score.
The win marked Yakuza as the first-ever champions of the All Star League, a significant milestone for the new competitive event.
YAKUZA IS THE CHAMPION OF THE FIRST EDITION OF ALL STAR LEAGUE! pic.twitter.com/rgCtNkLeZM
— ALL STAR LEAGUE (@allstarleaguecs) November 21, 2025
The All Star League was conceived by Luan “Jon Vlogs” Kovarik, in collaboration with a Brazilian esports federation and Imperial.
The champion Yakuza roster comprised Cellax, fnx, fbz, BRNWOWZK1, and Jeffao.