Irish fugitive and suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan arrested in Dubai

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Daniel Kinahan, a suspected Irish crime boss, was arrested in Dubai on Wednesday, April 15th, based on a warrant issued by Irish courts. Kinahan is accused of involvement in serious organized crime offenses. The US government had previously sanctioned him in April 2022, identifying him as a leader of the Kinahan organized crime cartel. He also had ties to the sports world through his former boxing management company, MTK Global. Dubai police stated the arrest was part of an effort to combat international organized crime.

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An Garda Síochána (Irish police) said they were aware of the arrest of an Irish national.

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Kinahan was identified as a leader of the Kinahan organised crime cartel.

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The US government imposed sanctions on him in April 2022.

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Kinahan was arrested in Dubai over a warrant issued by the Irish courts.

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Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates.

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Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates in relation to alleged serious organised crime offences.Kinahan, aged in his 40s, was arrested in Dubai over a warrant issued by the Irish courts, Irish national broadcaster RTÉ has reported.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. An Garda Síochána (Irish police) said they were aware of the arrest of an Irish national.Dubai police say the arrest was made on Wednesday, 15 April after intensive search and surveillance operations.Dubai police have said they have arrested an Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an international organised crime network. The arrest comes as part of efforts to combat cross-border crime.

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