Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai
Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.
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"Today's arrest follows my request to the UAE for extradition of this individual to face charges in Ireland."
— Jim O'Callaghan , Politician
"I would like to commend all involved in today’s development, which is the result of tireless work."
— Jim O'Callaghan , Politician
Key People
A two-time unified heavyweight champion from the UK.
Wife of Daniel Kinahan, involved in building a multimillion-dollar property portfolio in Dubai.
Founder of the Kinahan cartel and father of Daniel Kinahan.
Daniel Kinahan is a suspected crime boss involved in directing a criminal organisation.
He is the Irish Justice Minister.
Tyson Fury is a British professional boxer and heavyweight champion.
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Kinahan, in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts.
Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of one of Ireland's largest criminal networks, was arrested in Dubai under an Irish court warrant for serious organized crime offenses.
Daniel Kinahan, an Irish citizen, was arrested in Dubai after Irish authorities issued an international arrest warrant. He is alleged to be a central figure in the Kinahan Cartel, which has been under U.S. sanctions since April 2022.
Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of the Kinahan organized crime group, was arrested in the United Arab Emirates. Irish police confirmed the arrest, which was made under an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts in relation to alleged serious organized crime offenses.
Daniel Kinahan, alleged leader of the Kinahan organised crime group, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates.
International drug kingpin Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates, the government of Dubai announced today.
Dubai police arrested Irish fugitive Daniel Kinahan on April 15, following receipt of a judicial file from Irish authorities.
Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of one of Ireland's biggest criminal networks and a founder of boxing management company MTK Global, has been arrested in Dubai.
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