Man City whistleblower 'fearing for life' ready to help UK authorities
Pinto says multiple death threats leave him at risk as legal proceedings tied to Football Leaks, including the Manchester City case, continue.
- Rui Pinto, the Portuguese whistleblower behind Football Leaks, faces a "life-threatening situation" after authorities informed him his witness protection will end on October 10. Pinto claims he received "multiple death threats" and must relocate urgently.
- Pinto founded Football Leaks, obtaining private documents that revealed Manchester City Football Club broke Premier League financial rules from 2009 to 2018. His leaks triggered an investigation into the club's financial misconduct scandal.
- His legal team, including Portuguese lawyers Francisco and Luisa Teixeira, called the decision a "decision with dire consequences." Lawyers warn Pinto remains at heightened risk due to ongoing legal proceedings stemming from his disclosures.
- Seeking to "survive this serious situation," Pinto launched a GoFundMe campaign while criticizing Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Pinto alleged Infantino has "become a cancer on football" and intervened to help City and Paris St-Germain avoid sanctions.
- Manchester City filed an appeal against the Commission verdict on Friday, seeking to overturn the ruling. Legal proceedings related to Pinto's leaks remain active, leaving the whistleblower in precarious circumstances despite his prior cooperation with Portuguese authorities.
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The Portuguese, creator of Football Leaks, said he will move to an unknown place after receiving death threats. He also offered to collaborate with the British authorities in exchange for protection.
Rui Pinto: Hacker who released Man City documents fears for life as he prepares to lose witness protection
Portuguese computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City set to lose his witness protection despite fears for his life.
The Portuguese hacker is willing to cooperate in legal proceedings against Manchester City. Rui Pinto, who is about to lose protection in Portugal, wants to act as a protected witness in the United Kingdom.
Rui Pinto admits to collaborating with the British authorities in the Manchester City-related proceedings, provided that he is guaranteed guarantees of protection against possible threats to his safety, reports The Guardian. Portuguese was at the origin of the disclosure of documents that led the Premier League to investigate the financial management of the English emblem. ... Read more...
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