Christy Kinahan
IrelandcriminalMale2.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Christy Kinahan is known as the 'godfather' of one of the world's most feared international crime organizations, with a criminal empire that expanded from Dublin to Europe and beyond.
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Christy Kinahan is known for growing an international drugs operation after leaving Ireland for Spain.
from Dublin’s Oliver Bond flats to Dubai – and back – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-10
Christy Kinahan is the father of Daniel Kinahan and has been a top criminal target alongside his son.
Daniel Kinahan expected to be extradited to Ireland within days – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-06
It is understood the gang’s founder, Christy Kinahan, and his sons Daniel and Christopher remain in Dubai.
Dubai’s potent lure: the reality behind the real-estate frenzy | Dubai
United Kingdom· 2026-02-05
Christy Kinahan is the founder of the cartel and is wanted for arrest.
Senior gardaí warn Kinahan cartel members of ‘serious life choices’ ahead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-09
Christy Kinahan is the founder of the Kinahan cartel, which is under investigation.
Fall of House of Kinahan? Dubai no longer criminal safe haven after Sean McGovern extradition – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-31
Irish authorities hope to extradite Christy Kinahan, the founder of the Kinahan gang, who is believed to be in Dubai.
Leader in Kinahan drug gang extradited to Ireland from UAE | IrelandUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-29
Christy Kinahan is described as the 'godfather' of a major international crime organization.
the best new shows to watch, starting tonight – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-30
