Gerry Hutch (El Monje)

Gerry "The Monk" Hutch is a prominent figure in Irish organized crime, reportedly a trusted associate of a notorious gangster boss. He has been a subject of significant law enforcement attention in Spain. Initially arrested in 2021 on the Costa del Sol under suspicion of murder, he was later acquitted of those charges. More recently, in 2024, Hutch was apprehended on the island of Lanzarote in connection with money laundering investigations. This latest arrest occurred during a joint operation between Spanish National Police and the Irish Garda Síochána, involving a fugitive sought for his membership in the Hutch criminal organization. The Hutch gang has been engaged in a long-standing and violent feud with a rival criminal group. Hutch's repeated arrests in Spain highlight ongoing international efforts to dismantle Irish criminal networks operating abroad and underscore his continued relevance in the context of serious criminal activity.