Rui Pinto
Rui Pinto is the controversial creator of Football Leaks, who faced trial for multiple crimes including unauthorized access and data breaches. In September 2023, he was convicted and received a suspended prison sentence for attempted extortion and aggravated violation of correspondence, reflecting his role in unveiling sensitive information about various institutions in football.
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Recent news mentions
Rui Pinto was assaulted in Lisbon and has been living under police protection.
Rui Pinto agredido em Lisboa junto ao Campo Pequeno, em Lisboa | Crime
Portugal· 2026-05-29
Rui Pinto is the creator of Football Leaks and is on trial for multiple crimes including unauthorized access and data breaches.
MP diz que Rui Pinto cometeu os 239 crimes, mas admite pena suspensa | Football LeaksPortugal· 2025-06-16
Rui Pinto is a whistleblower who provided millions of files to authorities, leading to accusations against Jorge Mendes.
Ficheiros de Rui Pinto na base da acusação contra agente Jorge Mendes | JustiçaPortugal· 2025-05-07
Rui Pinto is on trial for a total of 241 crimes including qualified unauthorized access and aggravated violation of correspondence.
Football Leaks: Benfica sofreu ataque informático antes de divulgações no Porto Canal | JustiçaPortugal· 2025-02-26
