Irish government jet travels to UAE for extradition of Daniel Kinahan
Suspected crime boss expected to be flown back to Ireland to face prosecution at the Special Criminal Court
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An Irish government jet has traveled to the UAE to extradite suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan following unsuccessful appeals against an Irish arrest warrant.
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Why It Matters
Daniel Kinahan was identified by the US government as a leader of the Kinahan organised crime cartel and faced sanctions in April 2022.
An Irish government jet has travelled to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of an operation to extradite suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan.
Kinahan was arrested in Dubai under a warrant issued by the Irish courts in April but has fought attempts to extradite him.
His appeals have been unsuccessful and it is expected that he is due to be flown back to Ireland on Sunday, according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ.
He will then be taken to the Special Criminal Court in Dublin.
On Kinhan's return to Ireland, RTÉ have said that a large security operation will be in place and the prison service has also upgraded facilities in the maximum-security Portlaoise Prison.
The US government imposed sanctions on him in April 2022 after he and other members of his family were identified as leaders of the Kinahan organised crime cartel.
Kinahan also had ties to the world of sport via his now defunct boxing management company MTK Global, which represented more than 100 boxers including Tyson Fury and Carl Frampton.
Irish authorities are expected to prosecute him for his involvement in leading an organised crime group.
An extradition agreement is in place between the UAE and Ireland and it was used to extradite Sean McGovern, a "senior lieutenant" in the organised crime group.
He was sentenced to 24 years in prison in June for directing the activities of a criminal organisation.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Daniel Kinahan will be flown back to Ireland on Sunday
Very likely · Within days
Kinahan will be taken to the Special Criminal Court in Dublin
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What exact charges will Kinahan face in court?
- How will the security operation be managed?
