Multiple relatives of Ross Browning, the leader of the Kinahan cartel in Ireland, have agreed to vacate two high-end properties that were determined by the High Court to have been acquired through criminal activities. The properties, located in Garristown and Finglas, Dublin, will be taken over by a designated receiver authorized by the court to arrange their sale. Ross Browning, along with his family members, faced legal action by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) to permanently confiscate approximately €1.7 million worth of assets acquired through illicit means. The court has ordered the properties to be vacated by mid-July, as the CAB seeks to dismantle the criminal network's ill-gotten gains.
Multiple relatives of Ross Browning, the leader of the Kinahan cartel, have agreed to leave two high-end properties that were determined by the High Court to be acquired through criminal activities. They have committed to vacating these properties by mid-July.
In a recent development, a High Court judge has authorized the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) to designate a receiver who will assume control of the properties, located at Chestnut Lodge in Garristown, Co Dublin, and Deanstown Road in Finglas, Dublin 11. The receiver’s responsibility will be to take possession of the properties and arrange their sale.
The residences were included in the €1.7 million legal action brought by the Criminal Assets Bureau against Ross Browning, who was previously identified in court as the top figure of the Kinahan Cartel in Ireland, along with various members of his family
The Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) initiated legal proceedings against Ross Browning, who hails from Hardwicke Street in the north inner city of Dublin, in order to permanently confiscate approximately €1.7 million worth of his assets. Additionally, an affidavit submitted to the High Court characterized him as a “high-ranking and trusted member” of the Kinahan Organised Crime Group
Judge Owens issued an order stating that the residence on Deanstown Road in Finglas must be vacated by 10 am on Monday, July 17, while the property at Chestnut Lodge in Garristown must be vacated by 10 am on Tuesday, July 18.
In February, the judge determined that the assets belonging to convicted criminal Browning were obtained through illegal means, despite Browning’s efforts to conceal the money’s origin through family members involved in the CAB proceedings. The focus of the CAB case revolved around Browning’s opulent house and compound, including a refurbished cottage situated on the premises.
Paddocks and an indoor show-jumping arena were constructed, along with a fully renovated cottage now known as Chestnut Lodge. Ms. Conway and Mr. O’Brien, who was not involved in the case, resided in Chestnut Lodge, which underwent extensive refurbishment primarily funded by Browning’s illicit proceeds.
Chestnut Lodge, which was subjected to a search by the CAB in 2018, had a hidden “escape hatch” covered by a hanging carpet, leading from the house to the shed located behind it. An affidavit from a senior detective stated that a motorcycle was found at the base of the escape hatch, indicating that it was clearly intended for Browning’s use.
Browning extensively renovated a property situated on 1.2 acres of land, which also saw the construction of outbuildings, sheds, and an equestrian centre. Additionally, a new house was built where Browning and his family resided. The court was informed that approximately €330,000 was spent on the renovations and construction.
Furthermore, two other parcels of land in Rush were identified as being purchased with funds obtained through criminal activities. One of the properties was acquired in the name of Julie Conway in 2011, while the other property was located at Cross Lane in Rush.
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