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BREAKING: Marcman and Four ARO Drivers Banned For Assault, Blackmailing and Impersonation

Four ARO drivers receive lifetime bans amid allegations of harassment and blackmail scandal.

ARO International Racing Season, Formula Hololive, Virtual

27 October 2024 at 4:18:22 am

Mohd Shazren Redza

BREAKING: Marcman and Four ARO Drivers Banned For Assault, Blackmailing and Impersonation

Bogor, Jakarta, October 27 – In a significant shake-up for the Adak-RMS Organization (ARO) racing series, four drivers have been handed contract terminations and lifetime bans due to serious misconduct allegations. Driver Shaneil Marcman has been permanently banned following investigations into their involvement in harassment, assault, blackmail, coercion, and using alternate accounts such as Yu Chae Yon, Farah Bashirah, and Song Yuqi to evade detection. The main perpetrator, Marcman, also known by his handle “Allowy,” is accused of spearheading a campaign of manipulation and control that targeted several individuals within the racing community.


Angela Sims, a member of the ARO community, recently revealed that she faked her death in a desperate attempt to escape Marcman’s harassment. In a harrowing account, she explained that Marcman had obtained her personal information and used it to coerce her into sending explicit images. Angela claimed that Marcman, under various aliases, including "Yuqi (ran under the name of Pham and Glower)" and "Chae Yon," created a web of false identities to evade detection, allowing him to maintain control and pressure over his victims.


Another driver, Liam, came forward to corroborate Angela's account, admitting that he too was coerced by Marcman into fabricating a narrative in which “Chae Yon” was presented as his wife. Liam expressed regret and explained how Marcman’s manipulation led him to participate in an elaborate ruse to legitimize the false identities Marcman used. Both Angela and Liam have since urged the ARO and the broader racing community to take decisive action against Marcman and any related accounts to prevent further harm.


ARO founder and series organizer, Mohd Shazren Redza, expressed his disappointment and frustration over the situation. “The lengths that Marcman has taken to have things his way were outrageous,” Shazren said in a statement. “I have to feel for Angela and Liam, who have been cowering in fear and going through great lengths to hide their pains for what Marcman had been doing to them. Harassment has no place in the ARO, and Marcman's antics must never be tolerated. It’s the same thing with P1n—mess around, don’t be accountable, and there’s the door. Go there, enter the other side, and don’t come back.”


While the focus remains on rooting out misconduct, ARO has made immediate adjustments to the driver lineup in response to the suspensions. Reserve driver Nichi Michan has been called up to represent Mococo Abyssgard in today’s Indonesia Grand Prix, replacing Marcman. Meanwhile, Angela Sims has reclaimed her spot as the official driver for Anya Melfissa, moving Rudy to a reserve role. In addition, Evelyn Kuromi has been tapped to represent Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame in the absence of Farah Bashirah.


The ARO has pledged to continue monitoring its community closely, ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all participants. With the Indonesia GP looming, drivers and fans are hopeful that the swift action taken will restore integrity to the ARO racing series and bring much-needed closure for those affected by this troubling scandal.

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