Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan extradited from UAE on government jet

Noora Mykkanen | Senior Live News reporter Published August 9, 2026 3:44pm Updated August 9, 2026 3:44pm Daniel Kinahan, who has been living in Dubai for years, was picked up on a government jet after his extradition from the Emirates An alleged gang figure, Daniel Kinahan, was extradited from Dubai on an Irish government jet after an arrest warrant. The boxing promoter, who is in his 40s, was apprehended on an arrest warrant in Dubai, where he has lived. He is said to have been picked up on an Irish government jet which took off from the United Arab Emirates shortly after 10am today. The warrant, issued by the Irish courts, relates to alleged serious organised crime offences. Mr Kinahan is accused of being a leading figure in the Kinahan organised crime group, and being involved in intern