Investigate the FIFA developer involved in the suspicion of connecting with the outside to “withdraw funds”

The hashtag #EAGATE is currently trending on Twitter following allegations that employees EA Directly sold Ultimate Team player cards in FIFA 21 for players. Typically, player cards are available in packages similar to loot boxes, but some cards can also be traded on the transfer market. The above hashtagged tweets allege limited player card direct transactions (which can only be unlocked via loot packs) for hundreds of euros (specifically €1,700, or about $2026). Additionally, a video showing player cards (without the owner’s markup) being sent directly to a buyer’s game account is going viral in the FIFA 21 community.
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EA responded to these allegations with a statement, saying it is aware of the situation: “A thorough investigation is underway and if violations are found, we will act promptly. We want to emphasize – this type of behavior is unacceptable and will not cover up what happened. We understand this creates concerns about transparency and competition in the game. We will keep you updated with the latest news.”

In FIFA Ultimate Team, the player can buy coins from an in-game auction house. This black market trade has been around for a long time. But the direct purchase of brand new player cards (without the owner’s name attached) seems to be a new development.
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