Daniel Kinahan organised crime

2022 - 4 - 12

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Tyson Fury warned to cut ties with alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan (The Guardian)

Tyson Fury and other senior figures in boxing have been warned to cut all ties with Irish suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan, whose gang are the subject of ...

“We target criminals who cause the most harm, are the most violent, those who exploit the vulnerable, and dominate communities. “And, indeed, as we have seen here very tragically in Ireland and also in Spain, murderous feuds who will resort to vicious actions up to and including murder.” Matt Horne, a deputy director of the UK’s National Crime Agency, which has previously secured convictions against two other senior members of the crime group, said the sanctions would deal a significant blow to them. “I think the answer to that is a resounding no.” Harris, who said the Kinahan gang was worth more than €1bn through its criminal enterprise, was also asked specifically about Kinahan’s links to sport. Kinahan, who attempted to make a proposed all-British superfight against Anthony Joshua last year and is involved with several boxers, has become one of the most influential figures in the sport.

Who is Daniel Kinahan? The alleged Irish crime boss wanted by US ... (Sky News)

He was once showered with praise by Tyson Fury for brokering what should have been one of the biggest fights in British boxing history.

I think the answer to that is a resounding no." "I have no convictions. See you soon." McGuigan branded Kinahan a "dangerous man" whose role in boxing had brought an "element of terror" to the sport. Kinahan also "sources large quantities of cocaine from South America" and "plays an integral part in organising the supply of drugs in Ireland, and is attempting to facilitate the importation of cocaine into the United Kingdom," it added. "I'd ask them to look to their own business, at the probity of their own business and the relationship with their fans and, really, is this something they want to be involved with in terms of their legitimate business. Writing an opinion piece for The Herald of Mexico, Sulaiman said Kinahan had faced "prejudice" after being "labelled as a person linked to criminal groups". God bless you all. Born in 1977 in Dublin, Kinahan is the eldest son of Christy Kinahan, a convicted drug dealer widely reported to the founder of his family's criminal operation. Here, Sky News looks at what we know about Kinahan, the alleged crime boss who is said to have brought "an element of terror" to the world of boxing. Sky News looks at what we know about Daniel Kinahan who is said to have brought an "element of terror" to the world of boxing. Now, the US government is offering $5m for information that leads to the arrest or conviction of Daniel Kinahan and the other leaders of the Kinahan cartel.

Prominent names in boxing urged to cut ties with Daniel Kinahan (Sky Sports)

The US ambassador to Ireland, Claire Cronin, announced at a news conference in Dublin, that the department of the treasury is offering a reward of $5m ...

It's then for businesses to make a decision, considering the probity of their own business, the probity of all the business that comes from sport, and also then their fans, and even just then the reputation of a sport and whether they should carry on in any business dealings with any of these sanctioned individuals. We always scrutinise and act responsibly in our boxing relationships." "Individuals, specific individuals, have been sanctioned.

Sport warned about involvement with Kinahan (BBC Sport)

The world of sport is warned about involvement with the Irish Kinahan organised crime group, who have been hit with worldwide financial sanctions.

Police warn sporting world over Daniel Kinahan connections as $5 ... (Irish Mirror)

Boxing adviser Daniel Kinahan, the founder of MTK Global, has been sanctioned by the US government and named as part of an organised crime group accused of ...

In a statement, Sky Sports said it is "aware of recent developments" including the sanctions. It's then for businesses to make a decision, considering the probity of their own business, the probity of all the business that comes from sport, and also then their fans, and even just then the reputation of a sport and whether they should carry on in any business dealings with any of these sanctioned individuals. In a statement on Tuesday, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E Nelson said: "The Kinahan Organised Crime Group (KOCG) smuggles deadly narcotics, including cocaine, to Europe, and is a threat to the entire licit economy through its role in international money laundering." The likes of Sky, BT Sport, BBC Radio 5 live and and TalkSport have also broadcast Fury fights. The bouts never took place due to legal intervention from Deontay Wilder, but Kinahan's role in negotiations was very apparent. Kinahan, 44, was publicly praised by Tyson Fury after playing a pivotal role in sealing a two-fight deal between 'The Gypsy King' and Anthony Joshua in 2020.

Boxing promoter Arum vows to cut ties with Kinahan (RTE.ie)

World renowned boxing promoter Bob Arum has stated that he is cutting ties with Daniel Kinahan on account of the US government-imposed sanctions against the ...

"I don't want to at this particularly point talk about my personal dealings with him since that point for various reasons. I was looking to sever ties anyway." "[I will] not have any business relationship or any other relationship with him, period. You cannot take the US position and treat it lightly. However, in light of the US government’s stance on the Kinahan organised crime group, Arum has confirmed that he will have no more business with the Irishman. Arum is the CEO of Top Rank boxing and involved in the promotion of world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, and has previously admitted to enjoying a working relationship with the Dubliner.

Cormac O'Keeffe: Kinahan on the ropes, fearing a knockout blow (Irish Examiner)

Kavanagh was head of the British branch of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group (KOCG), responsible for a multi-million drug trafficking, money laundering, and ...

It provided even more incentive, if we didn’t have enough, to bring about the downfall of this particular crime group.” Of course, one police agency that was not at the event was that of the United Arab Emirates where six of the seven people are based. Ambassador Cronin said countering transnational organised crime was “an urgent priority” for US president Joe Biden and the US government and that Tuesday’s event was revealing the actions the three countries were undertaking “to counter the Kinahan transnational criminal organisation”. “The US Department of State is pleased to announce a reward of up to $5m for information leading to the financial disruption of the KOCG or arrest or convictions of its leaders — Christopher Vincent Kinahan, Daniel Joseph Kinahan, and Christopher Kinahan Jnr,” she said. Also at the event was deputy director of investigations in the NCA, Matt Horne, and Jari Liukku of the EU police co-operation agency Europol. Agencies from the three countries involved in the operation targeting the KOCG gathered in the stunning surroundings of Dublin’s City Hall on Tuesday to announce the outcome of their investigation, spanning over three years.