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Crime World

Hit podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld - now with further in-depth investigations and exclusive insights at our new website crimeworld.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12:50

Episode 858: MV Matthew - Man pleads guilty to...

Crime World ·

2025/01/28

A Ukrainian crewman has pleaded guilty to his role in the massive seizure of cocaine aboard the MV Matthew nabbed under a major Garda, coast guard and Army ranger wing operation. Six more men have applied to have the case against them dismissed but a decision will be made on that tomorrow.Nicola speaks to Eimear Rabbitte about the latest on the MV Matthew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:50

Episode 857: Man jailed for life for murder of Gareth...

Crime World ·

2025/01/28

The mother of murder victim Gareth Hutch has described the pain of losing her son and the life-changing event that changed her world forever.Vera Hutch made her comments as killer Nicky McConnell became the fourth person jailed for life for his murder.Meanwhile, the DPP has been asked to consider taking charges against Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch as part of a massive investigation into Garda corruption.Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the conviction of McConnell and on going investigations around

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15:04

Episode 856: Disgraced fitness influencer Shane Flynn...

Crime World ·

2025/01/27

Influencer and fitness Shane Flynn’s pleas for mercy from a judge fell on deaf ears as he was jailed for sexual assault of one of his clients.Flynn amassed more than 35,000 followers on Instagram with his mixture of wellness advice and training tips before he was exposed as a predator.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Flynn’s booming business fell to dust following his conviction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:31

Episode 855: Conor McGregor attends Trump...

Crime World ·

2025/01/24

MMA star Conor McGregor attended the inauguration of Donald Trump this week and shown his support for far right figureheads Nigel Farage and Tommy Robinson.So what is McGregor doing now and has he any political ambitions after his high profile civil rape trial.Nicola speaks to Clodagh Meaney about McGregor and what will happen next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:09

Episode 854: Kinahan hitman Imre Arakas jailed in...

Crime World ·

2025/01/23

Hitman Imre Arakas has landed another 10 years in prison after pleading guiltyto a murder andanother attempted murder in court in Lithuania.The Kinahan-linked killer for hire apologised for his crimes and said he was very remorseful.But is he really sorry for his career as an assassin or was he hoping for a lighter sentence?Nicola speaks to Clodagh Meaney about Arakas and a day in court in Kaunas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:11

Episode 853: Jonathan Gill and Paschal Kelly partners...

Crime World ·

2025/01/23

Tiger kidnapper Paschal Kelly and mediator Jonathan Gill controlled a crime gang involved in bank robberies and drug dealing, CAB have claimed in legal documents.The alleged ties between the two men were laid bare in a case brought by the bureau against Kelly over €20k found in a bank account.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Paschal Kelly’s criminal history and how Jonathan Gill has insisted he is a legitimate businessman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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13:14

Episode 852: 'Fat' Freddie Thompson fears he will be...

Crime World ·

2025/01/22

‘Fat’ Freddie Thompson has asked a judge to move his upcoming trial because he fears he will be shot dead by the ‘Hutch Crime Family’.The convicted killer claimed he fears being shot dead getting out of a prison van if his assault trial is held in a court in Portlaoise.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Fat Freddie has said he does not want to end up like his cousin David Byrne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:51

Episode 851: Man who attempted to smuggle €100M worth...

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2025/01/22

A two year adventure on the high seas from the pirate ridden waters of the Gulf of Aden to the flittering sores of Saudi Arabia ends in a Limerick jail cell.A ships sparky is nabbed after customs officials find 12 large bales of cocaine hidden in an air conditioning room, and the Bulgarian coke mule pleads guilty to smuggling 100 million euro of the drug into Ireland.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Kamen Petkov's and his extraordinary adventures that ended in handcuffs. Hosted on Acast. See

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12:02

Episode 850: Gardaí arrest two men after William...

Crime World ·

2025/01/21

A dad-of-six who agreed to a ‘straightener’ to resolve a row has become the latest violent crime fatality in Ireland.William ‘Willie Pop’ Moorehouse was found dead after being stabbed to death outside a playground in Bray, Co Wicklow on Sunday.Niall speaks to the Sunday World’s Eamon Dillon about how Willie was ambushed by a gang of men after agreeing to have a fist fight to settle a row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:58

Episode 849: Review into the handling of Katie...

Crime World ·

2025/01/21

The Justice Minister in Northern Ireland is setting up an independent review into the case of Jonathan Creswell who died while on trial for the murder of young showjumper Katie Simpson. Creswell killed Katie then staged her death as a suicide - 10 years after he had viciously beaten another young woman.Nicola speaks to journalist Tanya Fowles about Minister Naomi Long’s decision to ‘identify learning’ from the case and investigate why Creswell was not the subject of a risk management plan at the

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Episode 848: Mr Flashy gang Senior Lieutenant Eric...

Crime World ·

2025/01/20

Gucci mob gangster Eric O’Driscoll is in the running for Ireland’s dumbest criminal after content on his own phone incriminated him of serious crime.The 23 year old senior lieutenant in the notorious Finglas gang ruled by Mr Flashy has pleaded guilty before the Special Criminal Court of recklessly discharging a firearm after a video was discovered on the mobile phone he left behind in a taxi.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the Gucci Gang, Mr Flashy and a chaotic criminal. Hosted on Acast. See

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29:30

Episode 847: Kinahan hitman Imre Arakas to be...

Crime World ·

2025/01/17

Hitman Imre Arakas is to be sentenced in a Lithuanian Court on Monday for the murder of an MMA fighter he says he was paid 50k to kill.The assassin hired by the Kinahan Cartel during their feud with the Hutch Organised Crime Group is already serving a sentence for another murder and attempted murder. At the same time, he is suspected of many more crimes.So is Arakas a serial killer of the underworld - one who took pride in his trade, enjoyed the theatre of murder but hid behind the motive of

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16:38

Episode 846: Liam Byrne released from prison after...

Crime World ·

2025/01/17

Criminal Liam Byrne has been released from jail just months after he was sentenced for five years for his role in a gun plot.Byrne has been freed less than 20 months into a sentence some of which was served on remand as part of the Labour parties plan to deal with a prison overcrowding crises in the UK.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Byrne and what he is likely to do next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:01

Episode 845: Conor McGregor ordered not to...

Crime World ·

2025/01/16

Conor McGregor has been told he will go to jail if he the CCTV from the Beacon Hotel in Dublin of victim Nikita Hand is published.Justice Alexander Owen’s at the High Court issued a stark warning to the MMA star to guarantee he will retrieve all copies of the recordings handed over for the purpose of the original criminal investigation into allegations of rape.Nicola and Niall speak with Clodagh Meaney about yet another day for McGregor in court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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19:02

Episode 844: Home of tiger kidnapper Stefan Saunders...

Crime World ·

2025/01/16

The family home of major organised crime figure Stefan Saunders was in the possession of the Criminal Assets Bureau today after they moved in and took the keys of the five bed property after a lengthy proceeds of crime court battle. And Crime World was there to document the end of a long running legal case against the dangerous armed robber.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Saunders and the events of an otherwise ordinary Thursday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Episode 843: John Gilligan's life of love triangles...

Crime World ·

2025/01/16

Jailed criminal John Gilligan’s tangled love life and unfortunate brush with the law have collided on the Costa Blanca as he becomes desperate for funds to regain his freedom.Gilligan has been in custody at Fortcalent Prison throughout Christmas, into the New Year, and up to now after a raid on a property where he was staying uncovered pink cocaine.Now, he has called in his former partner Sharon Oliver, who he has been in a relationship with, to help and the English granny has flown out to Alicante

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23:50

Episode 842: Four men arrested in Kerry suspected of...

Crime World ·

2025/01/15

Another cocaine drugs plot is foiled on the high seas as Gardai arrest four men believed to be on their way to collect bales from a mothership off the Kerry coast.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the latest Garda operation targeting the cocaine cowboys using Ireland's lengthy and largely un-policed coastlines as an entry point for the UK drugs market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:55

Episode 841: Nikita Hand's legal team seek injunction...

Crime World ·

2025/01/15

Lawyers for Nikita Hand are seeking an injunction to stop MMA fighter Conor McGregor publishing or disseminating CCTV footage shown during the civil case taken against him which found that he had raped the hairdresser in a Dublin hotel room in 2018.The release of the footage has been discussed on social media sites of a business associate of McGregor and reposted by him.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about what we can expect this week when Justice Alexander Owen’s is due to finalise costs and deal

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11:36

Episode 840: John George murder - family await news...

Crime World ·

2025/01/14

The family of murder victim John George have returned to Belfast where they are awaiting news on when his body is to be returned to them. As Investigations continue in Spain they are hoping a hunt will get underway for a second suspect yet to be brought before the courts.Nicola speaks to Allison Morris about the ongoing nightmare for the Belfast family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:58

Episode 839: Former cop John 'Spud' Murphy has...

Crime World ·

2025/01/14

Former Garda Superintendent John ‘Spud’ Murphy who is serving a prison sentence for drug offences was moved back to the Midland jail from the open facility of Shelton Abbey after he was discovered to have gone to a pub during a day release.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Murphy, his crimes and the lessons of humility that he has yet to learn from his shameful fall from grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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