Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8357Organised crime · Co. Dublin

Daniel Kinahan set to be extradited from Dubai to face charges

Daniel Kinahan, a 49-year-old Irish person, is alleged to have committed serious organised crime offences. He was arrested in Dubai in April on an Irish warrant, and Dubai police said he was held over his alleged role in an international organised crime network. Kinahan recently lost an appeal against his extradition. On 8 August a government jet left Casement Aerodrome at around 10.30am and landed in Dubai, where Kinahan is set to be extradited and brought back to Dublin the following day to face charges before the Special Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested1 Aug
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Daniel Kinahan is an Irish person, aged 49.
Charges
Kinahan is alleged to have committed serious organised crime offences.
Where
  • Kinahan was arrested in Dubai.
  • The government jet landed in Dubai, where Kinahan is to be extradited.
  • The case is recorded in County Dublin.
When
  • Kinahan was arrested in Dubai in April on an Irish warrant.
  • A government jet left Casement Aerodrome at around 10.30am on 8 August.
Investigation
Dubai police said they arrested an Irish fugitive over his alleged role in an international organised crime network.
In court
  • Kinahan recently lost an appeal against his extradition.
  • Kinahan is expected to be brought before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin to face charges.
Other details
  • The jet is expected to bring Kinahan back to Dublin the following day, with gardaí and military personnel involved after it lands.
  • Ireland and the UAE agreed a bilateral extradition treaty in 2024, which came into effect in May 2025.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe government jet landed in Dubai, where Kinahan is to be extradited. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe government jet took off from Casement Aerodrome around 10.30am on 8 August. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationDubai police said they had arrested an Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an international organised crime network. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeKinahan is alleged to have committed serious organised crime offences. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtKinahan is expected to be brought to the Special Criminal Court in Dublin to face charges. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtKinahan recently lost an appeal against the extradition. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe government jet is expected to bring Kinahan back to Dublin the next day, with gardaí and military personnel involved once he lands. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherIreland and the UAE agreed a bilateral extradition treaty in 2024, which came into effect in May of last year. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2026
    Arrestedthejournal.ie, first report
    Government jet lands in Dubai, with Daniel Kinahan set to be extradited on Sunday

    Reports the government jet landing in Dubai on 8 August 2026 to bring Kinahan back for extradition, after he lost an appeal against extradition. He was arrested in Dubai in April on an Irish warrant and is expected to be brought before the Special Criminal Court in Dublin.

    suspect, Daniel Kinahan, 49, Irish, named at arrest, irishDaniel Kinahan