- 3d ago
Ministry annuls decision to end police protection for hacker Rui Pinto
Portugal's Justice Ministry annulled the 22 September decision to end Rui Pinto's programme after finding he was not properly notified of its grounds. He will receive a new notification and has ten working days to respond before any new ruling.
- Oct 1
Portugal police chief Carlos Cabreiro refuses to resign amid Football Leaks perjury inquiry
Judicial Police Director Carlos Cabreiro stated on 1 October 2026 that he will stay in office following searches at police headquarters and allegations of perjury in the Football Leaks case.
- Sep 30
Portugal ends witness protection for Football Leaks whistleblower Rui Pinto
Portuguese authorities have ordered the termination of witness protection for Rui Pinto on October 10, prompting the hacker behind Football Leaks to launch a 3 million euro crowdfunding campaign and relocate following death threats.
- Sep 23
Portuguese prosecutors search Judiciary Police unit over Football Leaks wiretap claims
Portuguese prosecutors and the GNR searched the Judiciary Police technological unit in Loures over allegations that Director Carlos Cabreiro ordered illegal Football Leaks wiretaps.
- Aug 27
Portuguese police chief Carlos Cabreiro faces criminal complaint over Football Leaks wiretaps
Portugal's prosecutor general has forwarded a criminal complaint against Polícia Judiciária national director Carlos Cabreiro to Lisbon prosecutors over alleged illegal surveillance in 2015.
