Crime World Episode 1235: Daniel Kinahan - why isn't he in prison?
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Oct 21, 2025 The podcast delves into Daniel Kinahan's global drug trafficking and his luxurious life in the UAE. It highlights a recent investigation by Ed Caesar that scrutinizes the Kinahan family's rise to power, rooted in organized crime and boxing. Topics include DEA surveillance during a lavish wedding, deep connections exposed through EncroChat, and the Kinahans' media propaganda efforts. The conversation also covers the strategic significance of Dubai as a safe haven for cartel figures and speculates on Kinahan's current whereabouts.
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Global Spotlight On The Kinahan Story
- The New Yorker piece brings the Kinahans' story to a global audience with fresh documentary detail.
- Ed Caesar's long investigation connects their Dublin origins to Dubai's organised-crime ecosystem.
Tight Communication Is Their Defensive Strategy
- The DEA found the Kinahans unusually hard to penetrate because they limited communications after Operation Shovel.
- They adopted private encrypted networks and ruthlessly punished suspected informants to reduce vulnerability.
Caught Hitman With Encrypted Orders
- In 2017 a hitman was caught with an encrypted phone linked to Dubai handlers called Knife and Bon.
- That in-house phone network showed direct operational control between Dubai and Dublin-based operatives.
