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UAE Extradites Sean McGovern in Image Makeover Attempt
Extradition expert Radha Stirling warns the Emirates remains a dangerous jurisdiction despite headline-grabbing extradition
Dublin, Ireland: 30 May 2025
Extradition expert Radha Stirling warns the Emirates remains a dangerous jurisdiction despite headline-grabbing extradition
The United Arab Emirates has extradited Sean McGovern, an alleged associate of the Kinahan cartel, to Ireland in a move widely portrayed as a sign that the country is no longer a haven for transnational crime. But according to Radha Stirling, an Interpol and Extradition expert and founder of Detained in Dubai, the action is less about judicial reform and more about managing international optics.
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