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Case No. 7633Directing a criminal gang · Co. Dublin

Gardaí seek charges against three Kinahan men for directing a crime gang

Gardaí have asked the Director of Public Prosecutions to charge Christy Kinahan (66), Daniel Kinahan (46) and Christopher Kinahan Junior (42) with directing a criminal gang, an offence that carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, in a case linked to the Kinahan drugs and crime cartel in County Dublin. The Garda file was sent to the DPP in recent weeks, and the Irish Mirror reported the request on 25 August 2023. Gardaí say they have gathered significant evidence against Daniel Kinahan, who is believed to be in Dubai, while sources say the evidence against Christy and Christopher Kinahan Junior is weaker. The DPP has not yet decided whether to charge any of the three, and a decision is expected in the coming months.

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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí have asked the DPP to charge Christy, Daniel and Christopher Kinahan Junior with directing a crime gang.
Where
  • The Kinahan cartel is described as an international drugs and crime cartel that bears the family name.
  • Daniel Kinahan is believed to be in Dubai.
When
  • The Irish Mirror reported the Garda request to the DPP on 25 August 2023.
  • The Garda file was sent to the DPP in recent weeks.
Cause
The men are linked to the cartel, which is described as a €1 billion operation.
Charges
The requested offence of directing a crime gang carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Investigation
  • The main focus of the probe is Daniel Kinahan, and gardaí say they have gathered significant evidence against him.
  • Sources say there is less evidence against Christy and Christopher Kinahan Junior, so a prosecution is less likely for them.
Other details
  • The men are aged 66, 46 and 42 respectively, according to the Irish Mirror report.
  • The US government is offering a reward of up to five million dollars for information on the Kinahan cartel.
  • The European Arrest Warrant cannot be used because the men are outside the EU.
In court
  • The DPP has not yet decided whether to charge the three men.
  • The DPP is considering the Garda file, and a decision is expected in the coming months.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereDaniel Kinahan is believed to be in Dubai. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Garda file was sent to the DPP in recent weeks. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí say they have gathered significant evidence against Daniel Kinahan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationSources say there is less evidence against Christy and Christopher Kinahan, so a prosecution is less likely for them. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeGardaí have asked for the three leaders of the Kinahan cartel to be charged with an offence carrying a maximum sentence of life. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe requested offence is directing a crime gang. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe DPP is considering the Garda file, and a decision is expected in the coming months. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe European Arrest Warrant cannot be used because the men are outside the EU. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Aug2023
    Otheririshmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai ask prosecutors to charge all three Kinahan men with directing cartel

    First report that gardaí formally asked the DPP to charge the three Kinahan men with directing a crime gang. The DPP has not yet decided whether to charge them.

    suspect, Christy Kinahan, 66, named, irish (judged from name)Christy Kinahansuspect, Daniel Kinahan, 46, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kinahansuspect, Christopher Kinahan Junior, 42, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher Kinahan Junior