Crime World

2024 was a big and busy year here at Crime World where we found ourselves podcasting about everything, from the unlikely tale of Kerry and it’s connections with the Sinaloa Cartel, to the trial of Conor McGregor.Eight years after the start of the Kinahan-Hutch feud the fallout from the split of the powerful mob continued as Ireland signed an extradition treaty with the UAE, Sean McGovern was placed into custody in Dubai and the Bomber Kavanagh Organised Crime Group crumbled.Amidst tales of drug dealers being denied their wealth by the Criminal Assets Bureau, brave victims waiving their anonymity to speak out and criminals going in and out of prison we also hosted a special interview with the veteran criminal Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch.In part one of our review of 2024, we look back on a year in crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A doctor employed to care for some of the most vulnerable children in Ireland has been jailed for the violent sex abuse of a teenage girl. Amirul Arif Bin Mohd Yunos carried out a series of sick sex attacks on his victim in his office at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in Dublin.Niall speaks to Sunday Independent crime correspondent Ali Bracken about Yunos’ crimes and the impact on his victim’s life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jet skis and a speedboat seized from two Gucci Gang members gunned down in the Coolock feud will now be sold off by the State.Sean Little and his lifelong friend Zach Parker had a rapid rise to the top of Dublin’s criminal underworld before being murdered in 2019.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how the fruits of their criminal activity will now be sold off by the Criminal Assets Bureau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cell of a notorious gangland criminal has been searched after Gardaí foiled a deadly hit attempt in Dublin.On Wednesday, officers swooped on a car in Clondalkin and arrested two men believed to be on their way to murder a rival.Niall speaks to Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about the botched hit attempt and how Charles McClean’s cell was searched in a follow up operation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A violent criminal who bragged about punching his victim like ‘Conor McGregor’ has been found guilty of murder.Maurice Boland attacked his innocent victim, Cian Gallagher, for no other reason other than he wanted to commit an act of violence.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about Cian Gallagher’s family’s moving impact statement and their plea young men to be shown proper role models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A house seized by CAB has become the first asset owned by Daniel Kinahan to be sold off by the State.The stunning mansion in Saggart, Co Dublin was auctioned off for €931k last week - far exceeding the asking price of €550k.Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how no gangster’s home is safe from the crime-fighting bureau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man arrested over the murder of Kyran Durnin has been found dead in a house in Drogheda, Co Louth.The suspect, who was his 30s, was questioned by detectives last week but had been released without charge on Friday. Niall speaks Sunday World news editor Eimear Rabbitt about how Gardaí are not treating the man’s death as suspicious. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martin ‘The Viper’ Foley cut his cloth in the legendary gang ruled by The General, has survived numerous hit attempts, and has made it to the ripe old age of 74 - but now he faces losing his home.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the CAB case that just won’t go away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Career criminal Peadar Keating his publicly declared his split from his one time boss Thomas ‘Bomber’ Kavanagh and criticised him for dragging his son into the world of organised crime.In extraordinary statements during last weeks sentencing for his role in Kavanagh’s plot to hand over guns to police for a shorter sentence on drugs offences, Keating made clear that he has cut ties with Bomber for good.Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about Kavanagh, a mob boss who can do the crime but not the time and the bitter rift with Keating. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An allegation of sexual assault during a celebratory holiday for Armagh GAA has resulted in the arrest of a man who was part of a trip to Miami. Eimear Rabbitte discusses the scandal that has hit the All Ireland champions and their county. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.