Portuguese authorities took 83 days to tell Rui Pinto his witness protection was ending
Manchester City whistleblower given 10 days’ notice
TL;DR
- Rui Pinto, a whistleblower, was not informed for almost three months about the termination of his protected witness status in Portugal.
- The decision to end his protection was made in July, but Pinto was only notified on September 30, leaving him with 10 days before it expires.
- Pinto's lawyers are protesting the decision, citing fears for his life and the lack of a hearing before the decision was made.
- The Portuguese justice minister has agreed to review Pinto's case and address any potential irregularities.
- Pinto's cooperation has been crucial for various investigations across Europe, including the Premier League's case against Manchester City.