The computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain under witness protection after authorities in Portugal suspend the decision to end it.
Portuguese computer hacker Rui Pinto will remain under witness protection after authorities suspended a decision to end the measure, Portuguese officials confirmed. Pinto, the creator of the Football Leaks website, leaked millions of documents that ultimately triggered the Premier League investigation into Manchester City's finances.
Pinto has held protected witness status since 2020 after granting Portuguese authorities access to his files, and reports indicate the decision follows death threats against him. The ruling comes as Manchester City reportedly faces fallout and appeals related to an independent commission's financial verdict.
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