Man City whistleblower loses witness protection after death threats

Football whistleblower Rui Pinto, whose hacked emails helped trigger the Premier League's financial investigation into Manchester City, is set to lose his witness protection. He says he will go into hiding indefinitely after receiving death threats, and has launched a £2.55 million fundraiser. The development follows the Premier League's guilty verdict against Manchester City for serious financial breaches.

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Man City whistleblower to lose witness protection

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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.

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Al Jazeera Published 3 October 2026

Man City whistleblower Pinto to lose witness protection amid death threats

Pinto says he will go into hiding for an indefinite period following the Premier League's guilty verdict against City.

Daily Mail Published 3 October 2026

Man City whistleblower launches £2.55m fundraiser after losing his witness protection just days after Premier League found the club guilty of serious financial breaches

The Man City whistleblower whose hacked emails played a role in sparking the Premier League's investigation into the club's finances has lost his witness protection.

BBC Published 2 October 2026

Man City whistleblower 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.

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