NetherlandsBellingcat and The Sunday Times investigated the immigration records of the Kinahan cartel, a major international criminal organization based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Their research revealed that Christopher Kinahan Jr., a sanctioned member of the cartel, recently received a new residence permit in Dubai despite being wanted globally and having a $5 million reward for his capture. The investigation also uncovered the residency statuses of other cartel members, some of whom are believed to be working under fake identities through previously unknown companies. Despite sanctions imposed by the U.S. government and asset freezes reported by the UAE, the cartel appears to continue operating within the Emirates. This follows the recent extradition of Daniel Kinahan, another key figure, back to Ireland after losing his final appeal.
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