Sanctions and tip-offs from $5m bounty bring endgame closer for Kinahan mob

The US ambassador Claire Cronin announces a reward up to $15m for information leading to the dismantling of the Kinahan cartel last month.

May 17 2022 02:30 AM

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The Kinahan hierarchy used a range of codenames to covertly conduct its drug enterprise and arrange murders. codenames which were later cracked during international investigations into the gang.

Intelligence gathered by US officials says Daniel Kinahan runs the day-to-day operations and directs his lieutenants to “carry out smuggling” ventures and launder money which is “commingled” through legitimate businesses.