Rui Pinto, Man City Whistleblower, Flees Portugal Amid Safety Fears After Witness Protection Cut
Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto is leaving Portugal due to safety fears after his witness protection status was terminated by authorities. Pinto claims this decision, made shortly after Manchester City’s Premier League charges verdict, puts his life at serious risk from death threats.
His lawyers are appealing the decision, labeling it a failure to respect the rule of law, and state his situation is now critical. Pinto has launched a fundraising campaign to support his relocation and safety.