- Daniel Kinahan has lost his final appeal in Dubai and will remain in custody there until he is handed over to the gardaí, which is expected in the next six weeks.
- Kinahan fought against his extradition for the past three months, a fight he has now lost.
- Final approval for Kinahan's extradition must now be granted by the UAE's minister for justice, Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, who is expected to sign off on the court's decision.
- Kinahan's return to Ireland is expected within the next few months.
- Kinahan, a leader of the Kinahan gang, has been in custody in Dubai since April following a joint operation between the Garda and authorities in the UAE.
- His arrest followed a sustained pressure campaign by Irish and US authorities to dismantle the Kinahan gang, which included a $15 million reward for information on the gang's leaders.
- Ireland has been building up diplomatic and police relations with the UAE, resulting in a formal extradition treaty signed last year.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions has instructed that Kinahan be charged with directing organised crime.
Daniel Kinahan, a notorious figure in organized crime, has lost his final appeal against extradition from the UAE to Ireland.1
Kinahan, 49, has been in custody since April following a joint operation between Irish and UAE authorities.
His extradition is expected within the next six weeks, pending final approval from UAE's Minister of Justice, Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi.3
The Irish government has been actively pursuing Kinahan's extradition, with Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan expressing gratitude to UAE authorities for their cooperation.
Kinahan will face charges in Ireland for directing organized crime, a move that follows a sustained pressure campaign by Irish and US authorities, including a $15 million reward for information on the Kinahan gang's leaders.5678
The Director of Public Prosecutions has instructed that he be charged with directing organized crime, and preparations for his return are underway, involving the Garda, Defence Forces, and Air Corps.
Kinahan's return is anticipated to be a significant event, as he will likely be taken directly to the Special Criminal Court upon arrival.
“Kinahan, 49, has been in custody in Dubai since April and fought extradition for three months before losing his final appeal. His return to Ireland is anticipated within the next few months, with a major security operation being prepared for his arrival.”
