Overview of Recent Allegations Against Former Twitch Employee
- A former Twitch employee exploited his position to mislead women into believing he had a romantic relationship with Pokimane.
- This individual served as a moderator for Pokimane, taking undue advantage of female viewers.
- Pokimane collaborated with Twitch to investigate the situation and alerted Riot Games after the employee transitioned there.
In a recent episode of the Sweet n Sour podcast, renowned streamer Pokimane revealed troubling incidents involving a former employee of Twitch. She uncovered that this individual had leveraged his role to fabricate a romantic connection with her, a fact that she hadn’t disclosed earlier, including the critical detail of his affiliation with Twitch.
The appeal of streaming on platforms like Twitch can be high, leading to significant financial rewards. However, this fame also attracts unwanted challenges. High-profile streamers often find themselves facing harassment during live streams or encountering personal threats, as highlighted by Amouranth’s experiences in 2025. Sadly, it appears that Pokimane was subjected to potential exploitation from someone who was supposed to support her safety.
Exploitation of Relationships by Twitch Employee
During her podcast discussion, Pokimane elaborated on the misconduct of the former Twitch employee. She detailed how he manipulated women by first gaining their trust and then engaging in manipulative behaviors, including claiming to have a romantic relationship with her and alleging that she was abusive. Alarmingly, this employee was also part of Twitch’s safety department and contributed to the development of Twitch’s automod features.
Initially, Pokimane chose to remain silent on these serious allegations while working behind the scenes with Twitch to investigate the employee’s behavior. However, prior to the conclusion of that investigation, the former employee announced his departure to join Riot Games. In light of these developments, Pokimane took the initiative to reach out to the women affected and also alerted Riot regarding the concerning circumstances.
It remains unclear what actions were taken against the employee following his move to Riot Games. Pokimane indicated that her legal options were limited, which may have led Riot to consider the allegations as unverified claims, despite their origin from a well-known figure in the streaming community. Unfortunately, this incident reflects a broader pattern of abuse occurring within the streaming industry, as individuals in positions of authority continue to exploit vulnerable audiences.