Man City whistleblower set to lose witness protection, BBC reports
The Portuguese computer hacker whose leaked documents led to the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City is reportedly losing his protection despite fears for his safety.
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A Portuguese computer hacker whose leaked documents led to the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City is set to lose his witness protection, according to the BBC.
The report states this is occurring despite fears for the whistleblower's life.
The documents released by the hacker formed a key part of the evidence underpinning the Premier League's long-running investigation into alleged financial rule breaches by Manchester City, a case that has drawn significant attention across English football.
The BBC's report did not specify which authority or program is withdrawing the protection, nor the precise timeline for when it would end. It is not clear from the available report what, if any, alternative security arrangements might be put in place.
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