Daniel Kinahan could get extradited from Dubai

Mobsters like Daniel Kinahan can get extradited from Dubai as the UAE’s director general of anti-money laundering insists “every measure” is being taken to “identify” and “investigate” them.

Hamid Al Zaabi was asked about the Kinahan cartel, whose headquarters, leader and some key associates are based in the state.

Although he would not comment on individuals, the senior investigator revealed they are working with their international partners in their probes.

Mr Al Zaabi was asked by AMLIntelligence about members of the Kinahan cartel achieving residency in the UAE.

He told the publication: “Money laundering, terrorist financing and associated offences are illegal.

“The UAE authorities are using all available resources to investigate and prosecute anyone engaged in these activities.

With respect to your question, I cannot comment on individual cases.

“I can reassure you that the UAE takes every measure to identify, investigate and take action against criminals, including with our international partners. Deportation and extradition can be punishments for foreign nationals who commit such crimes or are wanted on an arrest warrant in line with proper procedures.”

Kinahan, 44, has been in Dubai since fleeing Spain in 2017 as his mob committed a spate of murders as part of their feud against the Hutch gang back in Ireland.

The Dubliner is wanted by gardai for questioning over orchestrating a number of those killings but with no extradition agreement with Dubai, he remains there.

However, he remains a top target for investigators from the Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, who have travelled to the UAE before to liaise with law enforcement there.

In the meantime, while running his €1billion cartel, Kinahan has managed to become a leading figure in boxing from his Dubai

As investigations against the thug continue, he advises a number of leading boxers including the “Gypsy King” Tyson Fury.

The gangster released a statement on Tuesday after Scot Josh Taylor successfully defended his light-welterweight title against Englishman Jack Catterall on Saturday, in a controversial points result.

Kinahan advises both fighters and was responding to claims to questions raised surrounding his involvement in the sport. In the statement, drug pusher Kinahan said: “Some people have made serious allegations about my involvement in Saturday’s fight. That is why I am happy to invite scrutiny. I’ve nothing to hide. I’ll answer any questions asked of me.

“Boxing needs to change and I want to play my part in safeguarding the future of the sport.

“Above all, we need greater transparency in decision making to ensure fairness for fighters and respect for fans.”

Kinahan was named in the High Court in 2018 as running the day-to-day operations of the organised crime group.

The Special Criminal Court last year further established the gang carries out “execution-style” murders and trafficks drugs and arms on a global scale.