Hello.
Sometimes i think MindArk stucked in 20th century... My society mate was blocked without any reason few days ago.
Not sure why you posted this but from all that I have read I have to say that you, sorry he, most likely was using a bot since you kind of pointed out here in an odd way that bots are here and now and MA is so much into the past. (more or less).
But as many have pointed out, there probably is more to play then just him being afk.
- Official most likely was pmed a few times about someone stealing mobs or acting as a bot.
- The official simply did not send one or two pms and left.
- Official most likely ran up to him after a bit and stood right in front of him.
- Official most likely waiting a while to watch how 'your' friend was hunting counting between pause time before moving onto the next mob.
- Official, now this is important, most likely came back a few times to check up on your friend to see if he was still there each time pming him to check if anyone was home.
- MA as well most likely then had a reason to check your friends records and see how he was playing. (Yes MA has that info).
So yes, there is a lot that is unanswered here but my bet is that there is a lot more going on then your friend is saying.
If anything you should ask your 'friend' to contact MA himself and work this out and not be dealing second party here.
Anyway, GL