Crime & Justice
Portuguese authorities suspend decision to end Rui Pinto's witness protection
October 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM · Updated 6d ago
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AJAl Jazeera English
Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto to remain under police protection
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BNBBC News
Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto to remain under witness protection
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TGThe Guardian
Rui Pinto to remain under witness protection after U-turn by Portuguese authorities
(opens the publisher’s site)Portuguese authorities have suspended a decision to end Rui Pinto's witness protection, acknowledging he was not given a chance to challenge it.
- Portugal's Ministry of Justice said the termination ruling was suspended because the security commission had not adequately notified Pinto or allowed him to challenge it.
- The protection was due to end Saturday; Pinto now has 10 days to review a risk assessment indicating a low threat to his safety.
- Pinto, whose disclosures helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City, thanked Justice Minister Rita Alarcao Judice and called the original decision a "manifest abuse of power."
- Pinto's lawyers highlighted real threats facing their client, noting he was assaulted in Lisbon and faces death threats.