Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan is to be extradited back to Ireland, BBC News NI understands. Gardaí (Irish police) now expect authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to sign his extradition which will formally commence the extradition process. The US government imposed sanctions on him in April 2022 after he and other members of his family were identified as leaders of the Kinahan organised crime cartel. The Irish authorities are expected to prosecute him for his involvement in leading an organised crime group. An extradition agreement is in place between the UAE and Ireland and it was used to extradite Sean McGovern, a "senior lieutenant" in the organised crime group.