Rui Pinto’s lawyers in talks with UK authorities over cooperation deal for whistleblower
The Guardian Football1 min read1 reads
Rui Pinto, the Manchester City whistleblower, is willing to assist British authorities with their investigations in exchange for protection
Rui Pinto has appealed against a decision by Portuguese authorities to end his witness protection. Photograph: Rodrigo Antunes/EPA-EFERui Pinto has appealed against a decision by Portuguese authorities to end his witness protection. Photograph: Rodrigo Antunes/EPA-EFERui Pinto’s lawyers in talks with UK authorities over cooperation deal for whistleblower
Serious Fraud Office has contacted Pinto
He is willing to assist in exchange for protection
Rui Pinto’s lawyers are in talks with British authorities over a potential cooperation agreement under which the Manchester City whistleblower could help to expose serious financial and sporting crime in the UK.