Russian lawmaker pushes for Hamster Kombat ban over scam concerns

Anatoly Aksakov, the leader of Russia’s State Duma Banking Committee, has urged banning Telegram’s tap-to-earn game Hamster Kombat, saying it “manipulates” people’s minds.

Russian lawmakers appear to be set to address concerns about Telegram‘s Hamster Kombat, as Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Banking Committee, has criticized the game for showing “obvious scam” traits and potentially harming users.

In an interview with the local media, Aksakov noted that the State Duma hasn’t yet thoroughly examined the issue, though he reassured that a discussion will certainly take place, suggesting that Hamster Kombat could be another trap set by fraudsters, targeting individuals who seek quick and effortless wealth through gaming.