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Daniel Kinahan, an alleged gang figure, was extradited from Dubai to Ireland and arrested upon landing near Dublin on an Irish government jet. He has been charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation and is currently remanded in custody.
Daniel Kinahan was remanded in custody after being charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation from October 18, 2025, to April 7, 2017. He is set to appear before Dublin’s Special Criminal Court later today following his extradition from Dubai, which was part of an operation coordinated with UAE officials.
Daniel Kinahan, extradited from Dubai on an Irish government jet, has been charged and remanded in custody for directing the activities of a criminal organisation. Irish officials, including Jim O’Callaghan, hailed the extradition as a landmark instance of international judicial cooperation, emphasising the commitment to bringing serious offenders to justice.
What remains unclear — It is not specified when Daniel Kinahan’s next court appearance will occur following his arraignment.
Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai and remanded in custody in Ireland
Daniel Kinahan, who has been living in Dubai for years, was picked up on a government jet after his extradition from the United Arab Emirates in a high-profile operation
An alleged gang figure, Daniel Kinahan, was charged and sent to jail after his extradition from Dubai on an Irish government.
The boxing promoter, 49, was apprehended on an arrest warrant in Dubai, where he has lived for years.
He was picked up on an Irish government jet which took off from the United Arab Emirates shortly after 10am yesterday, and he was arrested on Irish soil when the plane touched down outside Dublin at about 6.30pm.
Mr Kinahan is accused of being a leading figure in the Kinahan organised crime group, and being involved in international drug trafficking and firearm offences.
He was charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation between October 18, 2025 and April 7, 2017.
The 49-year-old was remanded in custody.
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The operation to bring him back to Ireland was orchestrated together with the UAE officials.
Jim O’Callaghan and Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi said the Irish national being extradited was ‘regarded as one of the most high-profile individuals sought for prosecution in connection with transnational organised crime.’
They confirmed the extradition after a formal request submitted by Irish authorities, and the final decision was issued following a judgment by the Dubai Court of Cassation, in accordance with the extradition treaty between the two countries.
They said the decision ‘sends a clear message that suspected perpetrators of serious and organised crime will find no safe haven from justice, reaffirming the shared determination of both countries to ensure that such individuals are brought before the courts.’
The ministers added that the final extradition decision ‘reflects the steadfast commitment of both countries to the rule of law and reinforces international judicial co-operation.’
Mr O’Callaghan expressed Ireland’s ‘deep appreciation for the support of the United Arab Emirates in handling the extradition request,’ and commended the ‘professionalism, efficiency and diligence demonstrated by the UAE judicial authorities throughout the extradition proceedings.’
‘This decision is another landmark of judicial co-operation between the two countries and reflects the strength of our partnership to address transnational organised crime,’ he added.
The Kinahan cartel was involved in a feud with rival Hutch gang in Ireland, with the rift dating back to 2015.
An attempt was made on Mr Kinahan’s life in 2016.
He is said to have gotten married in 2017 in the luxury Burj Al Arab hotel, dubbed the world’s only seven-star hotel.
Mr Kinahan is scheduled to appear before Dublin’s Special Criminal Court later today to face a charge of directing an organised crime group.
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