Crime World

Peader Keating was sentenced to four years and eight months at the Old Bailey court yesterday for his role in a gun plot cooked up by his one time boss Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh. But the Dubliner will be headed back to Portlaoise jail after his brief stint in the UK following his extradition from Ireland. Kavanagh’s son, Jack, has also been sentenced after the court heard he had been drawn into his father’s criminal organisation as he tried to get a reduced sentence for drug crime. Eamon Dillon reports on the cases against the Bomb Squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man and a woman who were previously a couple have been arrested as part of the investigation into the murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin. Two premises are also being searched in the Drogheda area of County Louth where he was reported missing last August. Nicola talks with Eimear Rabbitte about developments in the shocking case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bungalow at the back of the home of one of the Regency Hotel getaway drivers was advertised on Daft.ie.Jason Bonney may be serving an eight-year sentence for his role in the feud murder, but that didn’t stop the two bedroom home going on the market for €2250 a month rent.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about Bonney’s crime and his property portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh was back in court in the UK today where a judge was asked to slap a Crime Prevention Order on him and his brother-in- law, Liam Byrne.Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the restrictions the duo will face when they complete their sentence for plotting a weapons ruse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A smuggling ring used to bring Irish people across the Canadian border into the US has been busted by police.A New York man has been charged after admitting he was paid thousands of dollars to ferry a group of Irishmen into the States.Niall speaks with Eamon Dillon about how Irish citizens are falling foul of people smugglers and US Border Patrol officers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A police investigation into an alleged ‘serious incident’ during a trip to Miami has plunged Armagh GAA into crisis.The Armagh county board have put up a wall of silence around the incident which is said to have occurred on the team holiday celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland victory.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the incident and how the GAA have reacted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veteran criminal Christy Keane who headed up a warring Limerick gang has been arrested on suspicion of cocaine trafficking.The 63 year old was questioned by Gardai after a seizure of more than euro 500,000 worth of cocaine during raids in the city.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Keane and his life of crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dismantling of a Russian crime network used by the Kinahan Cartel showed how cryptocurrencies are now king when it comes to money laundering.The multi-billion cash-washing scheme, busted in the UK this week, allowed crime groups to swap their drugs money for a cryptocurrency called Tether Niall speaks with Miles Johnson from the Financial Times about why digital currencies are ideal for cleaning money and why all roads lead back to Dubai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The search for the remains of JoJo Dullard in Co Wicklow has come to an end - leaving her family still without answers to her fate.But while nothing of evidential value was discovered, officers are said to believe the dig and the publicity around the case could yet yield promising leads.Niall speaks with Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the garda operation and how JoJo's family have fought to keep her memory alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murder accused Michael Andrecut has asked the Special Criminal Court if he can argue provocation as a partial defence to the charge against him relating to the death of steakhouse gunman Tristan Sherry.Sherry was killed after he assassinated Jason Hennessy Snr at a Blanchardstown restaurant on Christmas Eve last year.Andrecut who is 23 is one of a group of young men before the court accused of overpowering and killing the gunman immediately after the shooting.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the ongoing case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been seen as a safe sanctuary for wanted members of the Kinahan Organised Crime group but the United Arab Emirates has repeatedly insisted that it wants to clean up its image.Now a major investigation has found that a son of its ruler was signed over a real estate company by Italian gangster Raffaele Imperiale as he hid from authorities in his own country in the glittering properties of the desert paradise.So who is in charge in Dubai? And exactly who are the Irish government trying to deal with to see the return of murder accused Sean McGovern and his boss Daniel Kinahan?Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the shady Shiekh who is in charge of Dubai, his assets in Ireland and the controversies that have surrounded him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nikita Hand has won costs against Conor McGregor and won't have to pay his pal James Lawrence’s fees a court ruled today.The hairdresser who gave evidence that she was raped by McGregor during civil proceedings taken against him was vindicated for a second time when Justice Alexander Owens awarded in her favour despite fears she would have a hefty legal bill.The Judge also said he had not yet decided what he was going to do in relation to social media posts by McGregor but that he could begin a proceeding against him for contempt of court if he wanted to.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the latest blow to McGregor and vindication for Nikita Hand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The details of a terrifying murder in a prison cell has highlighted the dangers that prisoners face every day in the high pressure of Irish jails.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the murder of Robert O’Connor behind the walls of Mountjoy jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The National Crime Agency in the UK which fights serious and organised crime have named the Kinahan organisation as being part of a massive Russian money laundering operation which has been funding espionage.In a statement that rubber stamps the links between the Kinahan group and Putin’s regime, the NCA says a complex system involving cash for cryptocurrency has been smashed.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the latest sensational story about the Irish mafia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Costs in the case taken by Nikita Hand against Conor McGregor and James Lawrence are to be decided in the High Court tomorrow.Three legal teams will be awaiting ruling by Justice Alexander Owen’s in the case that was both won and lost by Nikita Hand.McGregor was found liable after a jury in a civil rape case said he assaulted Hand while Lawrence, the jury decided, did not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.