[9][10][11] It is also established in the United Kingdom, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. Christopher Vincent Kinahan, Sr. (born 23 March 1957) better known as Christy 'the Dapper Don' Kinahan;[1][a] is an Irish drug dealer[2][3][4] with convictions for ecstasy and heroin smuggling. ALL IDENTITIES ARE KEPT STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. Others living in the UAE included trusted cartel lieutenant Sean McGovern, whose former home in Crumlin was torched last week. He also has three Irish passports, the numbers of which are also set out and two of which are fraudulently obtained. DOB: September 24, 1980 Christy Kinahan and his two sons fled to the Middle East in 2016 after the killing spree waged by his younger associates in the deadly feud. Kinahan cartel: Sanctions will deal 'heavy blow' to activities Irish national Daniel Joseph Kinahan (Daniel Kinahan), currently based in Dubai, was designated for acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the KOCG. Other members of the Kinahan cartel have also been named by US authorities, including his brother Christopher Jr. and their father Christopher. The Glock pistol was recovered when officers swooped on his pad in the Costa del Sol in May 2010. A spokesperson for the Department said: Today the United States Department of State is pleased to announce a reward of up to $5 million for information leading to the financial disruption of the KTCO or the arrest and conviction of its leaders, Christopher Vincent Kinahan, Daniel Joseph Kinahan and Christopher Kinahan Jnr. ", "Two veteran Irish criminals, one vicious feud, two cold-blooded assassinations. NCA officer Craig Taylor (not his real name) has been tracking the Kinahan cartel since 2006. He is suspected of setting up drug routes into Western Europe for Mexican and Colombian cartels, and the Russian mafia. Cheston, Paul. Also charged with passport fraud are Robert Edward Phillips and James Gregory Naughton. The Kinahans are a Dublin gang who emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s, who are considered to be the most 'powerful organised crime group' in Ireland today. Although he has a much lower profile than Daniel, Christopher jnr is said to play a key role in the financial operation of the cartel. Kinahan, a 44-year-old Dubai-based Irishman, reportedly advises Tyson Fury alongside other top-tier athletes like Josh Taylor and Terence Crawford. Suspects ordinarily can be held for up to two years but this period is lengthened for more serious offenses. Sean McGovern also has managed communications on behalf of Daniel Kinahan, and he sells multi-kilogram quantities of cocaine. Treasury is proud to have coordinated so closely with our international counterparts, and the U.S. government will continue to use every available resource to dismantle these criminal networks.. Born and raised in Ireland. Ciaran O'Driscoll A footsoldier for the gang, he has a criminal record that ranges from, Leon Griffin A footsoldier for the gang, he is a friend of. Gary Hutch was the nephew of Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, the most successful[citation needed] armed robber in Ireland, and the Monk is said to have taken the murder very personally, refusing any attempt at a 'sit down' made by the Kinahans. Ian Dixon also oversees a fund on behalf of Daniel Kinahan and keeps track of money owed by a narcotics trafficker. Size of this JPG preview of this PDF file: 463 599 pixels. Who Is Christy Kinahan's Wife? - Ourhairstyles His long time associate John The Colonel Cunningham is one of 24 suspects who wont be charged as part of the probe. [6] As well, while in prison he learned to speak both Spanish and Russian. U.S. persons may face civil or criminal penalties for violations of E.O. Additionally, Christopher Jr. responds to directives from Daniel Kinahan and has collaborated with other members of the KOCG to transport and sell narcotics in the United Kingdom. [2], In September 2020 Spanish authorities charged Kinahan with passport fraud. He said that there have been incidents where police investigating the group have been put at risk. [27][28][29] The seven key members were named as: Daniel Kinahan; Christopher Kinahan; Christopher Kinahan Jnr; veteran Dublin-born criminal Bernard Clancy; Daniel Kinahans advisor and closest confidant" Sean McGovern; former KOCG enforcer now Marbella-based money launderer "Johnny Cash" Morrissey; and Ian Dixon who was arrested over the 2015 Costa del Sol murder of Gary Hutch but never charged. The family are also accused of international money laundering, with businesses set up in the UK and Dubai. The suspicion is that he only used it for a few months before he moved on to the British passport. They. 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Gary Hutch was blamed for an attempt on Daniel Kinahan's life, so the Kinahans ordered him to be shot. Who's who in the Gang War", "Who is the kingpin behind Irish-led cartel based in Spain? Taoiseach Micheal Martin welcomed the decision as he believes Ireland has 'to work internationally and collaborate with other authorities in respect of these issues'. Daniel was to own 30% of the company, with 19% owned by Christy Jr. (listed as Director of Development) and the rest by a UAE national, Hadif Al Ktebi. Since February 2016, the KOCG has been involved in a gang war with another group in Ireland and Spain, resulting in numerous murders, including of two innocent bystanders. Bernard Clancy (44) is a Dubliner with addresses in Dubai and Estepona in Spain, and has two Irish passports. The brazen daytime attack targeted Daniel Kinahan during a weigh-in for an MTK Global (formerly MGM) boxing match and shocked the Irish public. For more information on the individuals and entities designated today. [6] His son Christopher Jr is also involved in boxing. Why are womens bodies under attack from autoimmune diseases? Ducashew was designated for being owned or controlled by, directly or indirectly, Daniel Kinahan. Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program, [Wanted Poster in English][394 KB] Irish national Sean Gerard McGovern (Sean McGovern), currently based in Dubai, was designated for materially assisting, sponsoring, or providing financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Daniel Kinahan. Matt Horne, deputy director of investigations at the NCA, described the Kinahans as a high threat, high harm organisation that plays a significant role in the supply of drugs to Europe. [32][33] Over 2,000 containers of nitric oxide were seized, as well as 78,000 in case, a hydraulic drugs press, communications devices, mixing agent and a money counter. Ducashew is one of three companies placed on the US sanctions list. His older brother described in the High Court as the director of the organised crime group also isnt facing any charges and can use his own travel document. The Assembly - Official Report Monday 23 November 2009 Kinahan is understood to have been in Zimbabwe as recently as March or April - just before the US announced financial sanctions on him . AEuropean arrest warrant had been issued for him by the Irish authorities as he is wanted in relation to a number of crimes, up to and including murder. A US government official quoted in the press release noted that KOCG smuggles narcotics to Europe, launders money and commits murders as part of its criminal enterprise. Tyson Fury and Amir Khan told to cut ties with drug lord Daniel Kinahan Daniel Kinahan is now believed to have risen through the ranks of his father's 'business' to become the head of the operation alongside his brother Christopher Jr. Kinahan cartel: 'Nobody is untouchable' - how the net is tightening Colleagues have been approached by some very, very undesirable people, some in the company of convicted armed robbers, others with affiliations to political groups and have been challenged. [13][14], On 12 April 2022, the United States Department of State announced the offering of rewards of up to $5 million USD under the Narcotics Rewards Program for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the Kinahan family members. Other resolutions: 185 240 pixels | 371 480 pixels | 593 768 pixels | 1,275 . The KOCG emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s as the most powerful organized crime group operating in Ireland. In addition to narcotics trafficking, the Kinahans have engaged in money laundering, firearms trafficking, and murder.