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Hi Dubai
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Hi Dubai
UAE, Ireland Issue Joint Statement on Cooperation on Criminal Justice Matters
The UAE and Ireland have reinforced their international justice cooperation following the extradition of an Irish national accused of murder and involvement in organised crime. The move, upheld by a decision from the Dubai Court of Cassation, marks a significant step in both nations' shared commitment to upholding the rule of law. On 31 May 2025, UAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi and Irish Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan held a phone call to discuss the extradition and its wider implications. Both ministers emphasised the development as a clear demonstration of their countries' resolve to ensure that justice prevails across borders. In a joint statement, they described the extradition as 'further evidence of the excellent criminal justice cooperation' between the two governments. They stressed the importance of continued collaboration in ensuring that those who attempt to evade justice face prosecution. The ministers also commended the efforts of Dubai Police and An Garda Síochána, highlighting the growing strength of police-to-police cooperation. They acknowledged the role of both forces in tackling the global threat of organised crime and pledged ongoing support for joint security initiatives. The extradition followed the activation of bilateral agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance between the UAE and Ireland, which officially entered into force on 18 May 2025 after the completion of all legal procedures. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Irish Post
05-06-2025
- Irish Post
Ireland and UAE issue statement following extradition of suspected Kinihan cartel member
THE JUSTICE ministers of Ireland and the UAE have issued a joint statement confirming their solidarity in the fight against organised crime following the extradition of an Irish man from Dubai. On May 29 Sean McGovern was arrested in Dublin following an extradition from the United Arab Emirates at the request of the Irish authorities. The 39-year-old, who is believed to be a key figure in Dublin's Kinahan cartel, had been the subject of an Interpol Red Notice prior to his arrest in Dubai in October 2024. He is accused of murder and involvement in a criminal organisation. In a phone call, Ireland's Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan, and the UAE's Justice Minister Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi discussed the operation which followed a decision to extradite McGovern issued by the Dubai Court of Cassation. Sean McGovern has been extradited from Dubai 'This positive development is further evidence of the excellent criminal justice cooperation between the governments of the UAE and Ireland and highlights our joint dedication to ensuring that criminal prosecutions may be brought against those who attempt to evade justice,' the ministers said in a statement. Both ministers went on to commend the Dubai Police and An Garda Síochána for their 'ongoing engagement and commitment to enhancing police-to-police cooperation, recognising their vital role in joint efforts to combat the global threat of organised crime'. Speaking following the successful extradition, Deputy Garda Commissioner Shawna Coxon said: "I would like to acknowledge this is another significant development in on our continued work with international law enforcement partners to disrupt and dismantle transnational organised crime gangs.' She added: "This work has involved extensive meetings by senior garda officers here and abroad with international law enforcement partners, as well as highly detailed and intricate investigative work with those partners. "This has been supported by our network of garda liaison officers stationed in key locations abroad. "This work is not possible without the assistance of the Department of Justice, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Director of Public Prosecutions. "I want to particularly thank the Ministry of Justice at a judicial level in the United Arab Emirates. Our police-to-police co-operation globally is critical to the dismantling of organised crime. "Transnational organised crime gangs cause misery to communities not only in Ireland but throughout the world. "They engage in murder, human trafficking and drug dealing. "Tackling these gangs not only makes Ireland safer, but all the other countries they operate in as well.' See More: Dubai, Dublin, Ireland, Kinahan, Sean McGovern, UAE
TAG 91.1
05-06-2025
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE, Ireland Justice Ministers affirm cooperation following extradition case
Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Justice of the UAE, and Jim O'Callaghan, Irish Minister for Justice, held a phone call on Friday to reaffirm their countries' commitment to international justice, following the extradition of an Irish national. The extradition, carried out in accordance with a decision by the Dubai Court of Cassation, involves an individual accused of murder and participation in a criminal organisation. During the call, both ministers emphasised that the successful extradition demonstrates a firm and ongoing commitment to upholding the rule of law and strengthening international legal cooperation. 'This positive development is further evidence of the excellent criminal justice cooperation between the governments of the UAE and Ireland,' the ministers said in a joint statement. 'It highlights our joint dedication to ensuring that criminal prosecutions may be brought against those who attempt to evade justice.' The ministers also praised the efforts of Dubai Police and An Garda Síochána, Ireland's national police service, for their close cooperation in the case. They acknowledged the importance of continued police-to-police engagement to counter the global threat of organised crime. The phone call follows the entry into force of bilateral agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between the two countries on 18 May 2025, after the completion of all required legal procedures. Officials on both sides reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration between law enforcement and judicial authorities, with the shared goal of promoting cross-border security and the effective administration of justice.
Al Etihad
04-06-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
UAE, Ireland issue joint statement on cooperation on criminal justice matters
4 June 2025 21:42 ABU DHABI (WAM) Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Justice, and Jim O'Callaghan, T.D., Irish Minister for Justice, held a phone call on May 31, 2025 following the extradition of an Irish national accused of murder and involvement in a criminal organisation, pursuant to a decision issued by the Dubai Court of Cassation. The ministers emphasised that the extradition underscores a firm and ongoing joint commitment to upholding the rule of law and fostering international cooperation. It reflects the strong relationship between the UAE and Ireland, the continued collaboration in the pursuit of international justice, and a shared determination to ensure that justice is served. The ministers stated, 'This positive development is further evidence of the excellent criminal justice cooperation between the governments of the UAE and Ireland, and highlights our joint dedication to ensuring that criminal prosecutions may be brought against those who attempt to evade justice.'Furthermore, both ministers commended the Dubai Police and An Garda Síochána, the Irish national police service, for their ongoing engagement and commitment to enhancing police-to-police cooperation, recognising their vital role in joint efforts to combat the global threat of organised two sides emphasised the importance of continued collaboration and joint initiatives between their respective police agencies to promote security, uphold the rule of law, and safeguard justice across borders. Following the completion of all necessary legal procedures in both jurisdictions, the bilateral agreements on extradition and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters entered into force on May 18, 2025.
Gulf Today
25-04-2025
- Gulf Today
Dubai upholds jail term of a gang for impersonating police officers
Dubai Court of Cassation upheld the ruling of the Court of First Instance, which had been previously affirmed by the Court of Appeals. The verdict sentenced a gang consisting of a Gulf national and five Asians to three years in jail, the deportation of the Asians after serving their sentences, and fining them collectively Dhs1,422,000. The gangsters allegedly had impersonated police officers, detained the owner of a general trading company and others, assaulted them, and stole the amount of the fine. The details of the case date back to August 2022 when the owner of a general trading company filed a report stating that he had been assaulted, detained within his workplace, and his money stolen. He added that a person wearing Gulf attire and others knocked on the company door and upon entering, they claimed to be detectives from Dubai, with one of them briefly showing a military ID card before hiding it. Shortly after, three more individuals allegedly arrived at the place. The victim added in the interrogations that the first suspect assaulted him in collaboration with the others. One of them restrained him and his colleague, the second victim, who happened to be present in the company. They then assaulted them and stole Dhs500,000 from the company safe, along with a camera storage unit. The second victim stated that he saw one of the suspects assault an employee who had entered the company with Dhs1,200,000. He resisted, but the suspect assaulted and restrained him before all the perpetrators fled the scene. A police man testified that an investigation team identified the suspects and arrested them, finding Dhs281,000 in their possession. Four of them admitted during the interrogation that the first and second had asked them to participate in robbing a trading company in the Naif area. After committing the crime, each received Dhs50,000, while the others confessed to planning the crime and stealing Dhs700,000 from the company, with the seized money being part of the stolen amounts.
