Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto could help UK uncover more sporting crime
Summary
Rui Pinto, the Football Leaks founder whose disclosures prompted a Premier League investigation into Manchester City, is reportedly in discussions with the UK Serious Fraud Office about helping investigate financial and sporting crime. The SFO declined to confirm or deny the discussions, while Pinto’s lawyer said a process was under way; Portuguese authorities said they would extend Pinto’s protection pending a new hearing.Key Facts
- British media reported that Pinto offered to assist UK authorities in exchange for police protection.
- The Serious Fraud Office said it could neither confirm nor deny an investigation related to the matter.
- Pinto’s lawyer, William Bourdon, told The Guardian that a process was under way.
- Pinto founded Football Leaks, which obtained documents that led to a Premier League investigation into Manchester City’s finances.
- The article says Manchester City was found guilty of all but one of 115 charges over alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.
- Pinto said he feared for his life after Portugal’s witness protection programme planned to end his protection on October 10.
- Portugal’s Ministry of Justice said it would extend Pinto’s protection pending a new hearing.
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