# Alleged Irish crime boss Kinahan charged with directing criminal organisation

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- Reuters, 2026-08-09 19:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/alleged-irish-crime-boss-kinahan-charged-with-directing-criminal-organisation-2026-08-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a78d670e029de000157f22a

> Irish prosecutors have charged Daniel Kinahan, described as an alleged Irish crime gang boss, with directing a criminal organisation. The charge was brought at a special court sitting late on Sunday. Kinahan had been extradited from the United Arab Emirates before the proceedings. The case places the alleged gang leader before Ireland’s special court system.

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