Faker Appointed Honorary Police Constable to Fight Youth Cyber Gambling

Esports professional Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok has been appointed an honorary police officer and promotional ambassador for cyber gambling prevention by the National Police Agency. He will participate in a campaign against youth cyber gambling, aiming to raise awareness and encourage participation in a voluntary reporting system.

What Happened

On July 22, 2026, the National Police Agency (KNPA) held an appointment ceremony in Seodaemun-gu, naming Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok as an honorary police officer and a promotional ambassador for cyber gambling prevention, according to InvenGlobal. The KNPA granted Faker the rank of ‘Police Constable,’ a rank equivalent to those recruited for cyber investigation roles, in recognition of his influence as an esports athlete and his role model status among youth (InvenGlobal).

The appointment acknowledges Faker’s consistent demonstration of self-discipline, focus, and moderation throughout his career, positioning him as a positive influence on youth, as stated by the KNPA (InvenGlobal). Acting Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, Yoo Jae-sung, emphasized the importance of early detection and intervention for youth cyber gambling, expressing hope that Faker’s involvement would encourage young individuals to seek help (InvenGlobal).

Key Details

• Lee ‘Faker’ Sang-hyeok was appointed an honorary police officer and promotional ambassador for cyber gambling prevention by the National Police Agency on July 22, 2026, according to InvenGlobal.
• He was granted the rank of ‘Police Constable,’ recognizing his profile as an esports athlete and a youth role model, as reported by InvenGlobal and Seoul Economic Daily.
• Faker will feature in promotional videos and posters for the ‘Youth Cyber Gambling Voluntary Reporting System,’ running from May 18 to August 31, and will present autographed uniforms to youth overcoming gambling addiction, according to InvenGlobal and The Herald Business.
• As of July 16, the voluntary reporting system has received 806 reports, facilitating connection to rehabilitation programs after initial consultations by school police officers and counselors, as detailed by InvenGlobal.

Why It Matters

The appointment of ‘Faker’ signifies a strategic approach by the Korean National Police Agency to leverage prominent public figures for social campaigns targeting cyber issues. This initiative specifically addresses youth cyber gambling, a concern that the KNPA has been actively monitoring through its ‘Youth Cyber Gambling Voluntary Reporting System’ (InvenGlobal). By involving a figure like Faker, who is recognized for discipline and focus, the campaign aims to enhance its reach and credibility among the target demographic.

The campaign intends to provide a pathway for early detection, counseling, and treatment for young individuals affected by cyber gambling. The voluntary reporting system, in operation since May, links reported cases to rehabilitation programs and offers leniency in police disposition based on factors like remorse and treatment progress, facilitating a rehabilitative rather than solely punitive approach, as stated by InvenGlobal and Biz Chosun.

What’s Next

‘Faker’ plans to actively participate in the promotional activities for the ‘Youth Cyber Gambling Voluntary Reporting System,’ which is scheduled to run through August. He expressed his intention to raise awareness among youth about the dangers of cyber gambling and the significance of the voluntary reporting system, according to InvenGlobal.

Originally reported by InvenGlobal·Published 22 Jul 2026, 12:18