Crime World

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Dec 1, 2025 · 14 min
Are AI chatbots grooming teenagers into criminal acts?
They are the Artificial Intelligence romance chatbots that have been accused of promoting drugs, suicide, and criminality. Online chatbots are increasingly being used by Irish teens who are struggling to connect with the opposite sex. Niall speaks to Crime World feature writer Denise Smith about how she spent a week discovering the dark side of AI chatbots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2025 · 32 min
Why Gerard ‘The Monk’ Hutch will have a tough battle in the by-election
Gerard Hutch’s plans to run in the by-election in Dublin Central has been the story of the campaign so far. However, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent Fionnán Sheehan tells Niall he believes 'The Monk' faces an uphill struggle to win the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2025 · 25 min
Coke-dealing Croke Park worker, Athlone’s Carmela Soprano and the horror attack in Clondalkin
A Croke Park worker is nabbed by gardai disguised as Mayo fans, an escaped prisoner who phoned up to hand himself in and Athlone’s Carmella Soprano and Sean McGovern has been granted free legal aid. Niall speaks to Crime World's Eimear Rabbitt about the news stories that caught the public’s attention this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2025 · 22 min
How ‘Beast of all Sex Beasts’ who threatened to rape and kill girls was caught
He called himself the ‘Beast of all Sex Beasts’ and kept forest hideouts and put together rape kits. Liam Finlay is due out of prison in the next few months after being jailed for a campaign of terror for threatening to rape and torture women and girls. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how Finlay was finally tracked down by gardaí through the sinister letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2025 · 15 min
Compo-seeking family of five jailed for faking car crash in Kildare
A family of five have received jail sentences for brazenly staging a car crash in order to claim compensation. The bizarre plot - which involved a grandmother, a grandfather and two sons - included pushing the car without any battery into a pole in Co Kildare. Niall speaks to Crime World's Alan Sherry about the farcical plot by members of the Carthy family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2025 · 31 min
Mike Gaine murder suspect speaks to Crime World
The former US soldier who is a suspect in Mike Gaine’s murder has opened up about fleeing the US, being a far-right target, and his new life in Tralee. Michael Kelley has previously identified himself as a suspect in the Kerry farmer's disappearance after being arrested by gardaí. Niall's to Crime World's Patrick O'Connell about how Kelley continued to deny he hurt Mike Gaine when he spoke to him last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2025 · 20 min
How the Kinahan Cartel's links to Russian money launderers was exposed by UK cops
Gardaí have seized more than €2 million across Ireland for a Russian crime network who laundered cash for the Kinahan Cartel. The cash seizures were made after UK police targeted the crime gang who are suspected of laundering billions of euros of dirty money in recent years. Niall speaks to Eamon Dillon about how the Kinahan gang were one of the network's best customers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2025 · 27 min
Crime World goes inside Wheatfield Prison to see the fight against contraband drones
Drones are being used to smuggle drugs, weapons, and mobile phones into a Dublin jail on an almost daily basis. Organised crime groups are using skilled drone pilots to drop contraband items into Wheatfield Prison. Niall talks to Crime World correspondent Ken Foy who went inside the jail to see how prison officials are fighting back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2025 · 15 min
How CAB targeted two sisters linked to The Family gang members
Two sisters who are in relationships with key members of The Family drugs gang have been targeted by CAB. Charmaine and her sister Charlene were both named in cases brought against gangland criminals Brad White and Jamie Geoghegan. Niall talks to Eamon Dillon about the array of designer clothes seized by the crime fighting bureau. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 25, 2025 · 18 min
Crime World rebrand and Christy Kinahan exclusive series launch
SundayWorld.com is getting a new look, by rebranding to crimeworld.com. As Ireland’s top podcast for 2025 it makes sense to have all of our crime content in one place. crimeworld.com is your one stop shop for all things criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld, subscribers will get exclusive access to the latest stories and podcasts, starting with a brand new six-part series on the 'Dapper Don' Christy Kinahan senior. Nicola talks to Niall about the rebrand and whats in store for our listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2025 · 13 min
Episode 1283: Gangland hitman ‘Frog Eyes’ took cocaine shortly before prison death
Gangland killer David ’Frog Eyes’ Stanners had cocaine in his bloodstream when he was found dead in Mountjoy Prison, an inquest has heard. Stanners died in the Dublin jail more than 20 years after taking part in one of Limerick’s most infamous feud murders. Niall talks to Eimear Rabbitt about the death of a gangland gunman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2025 · 21 min
Episode 1282: Conor McGregor sues Sky News over ‘rapist’ claim
Conor McGregor is suing Sky News for defamation, claiming he was called a rapist by one of their reporters. The case centres around a question posed to the UFC fighter as he walked out of court after losing a civil trial to Nikita Hand. Niall speaks to Eimear Rabbitt about the court hearing and McGregor’s other legal actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2025 · 33 min
Episode 1281: Q&A Part 2 - The trial of Sean McGovern and gangland tales from the Celtic Tiger
The crime boss who is Nicola's desert island dream guest, the Kinahans' conversion to Islam ,and Niall's favourite gangster. Nicola and Niall answer your questions in part two of the latest Crime World Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2025 · 31 min
Episode 1280: Q&A Part 1 - The Monk's by-election bid and the Kinahans converting to Islam
The crime boss who is Nicola's desert island dream guest, the Kinahans' conversion to Islam, and Niall's favourite gangster. Nicola and Niall answer your questions in part one of the latest Crime World Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2025 · 15 min
Episode 1279: Maurice Sines and his links to Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh
A jewellery store heist has reportedly put a bounty on the heads of four robbers and now a court has heard that the true owner of the targeted watch shop is none other than notorious caravan park operator and Kinahan associate Maurice Sines. So the question is: did the accused men bite off more than they could chew when they put this plan together? And why, according to their defence team, would Maurice Sines be the secret owner of a business described as a front for money laundering? Nicola talks to Niall Donald to take a closer look at Sines — and his connection to Thomas “Bomber” Kavanagh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2025 · 12 min
Episode 1278: Trio arrested over alleged $100k bribe attempt targeting juror in Kinahan-linked coke haul
A US case involving boxer Goran Gogic is heading to trial over allegations he took part in a scheme to smuggle large quantities of cocaine into Europe. The proceedings were delayed after authorities uncovered a plan to bribe a juror with an offer of $100,000. The extraordinary circumstances emerged after three men linked to the mafia were bugged discussing how to get the juror the bribe money. The Kinahan Cartel were believed to be part of the conglomerate who attempted to ship $1 billion worth of cocaine to Europe- this became the load at the centre of the trial. Nicola talks with Niall Donald about the plot which was hatched and botched. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2025 · 15 min
Episode 1277: Will Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch seek Dáil seat for a second time?
As TD Paschal Donohoe announces his step away from policies and the Dáil, who will seek election to his vacant seat and will Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch return as a candidate? Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about The Monk and a possible second chance at the Dáil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2025 · 21 min
Episode 1276: Ireland's killer women (Part 2)
They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder. As Ruth Lawrence settles into her life sentence for the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor, Eamon Dillon is looking at the women with whom she will be doing porridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2025 · 30 min
Episode 1275: Ireland's killer women (Part 1)
They are Ireland’s female lifers - women who have been committed to jail for murder. As Ruth Lawrence settles into her life sentence for the murder of Anthony Keegan and Eoin O’Connor. Eamon Dillon is looking at the women with whom she will be doing porridge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2025 · 47 min
Episode 1274: How a handwriting expert hunted a deadly predator targeting schoolgirls in poison pen letters
Terrifying letters depict a man on the edge consumed with sick sexual fantasies involving the abduction, rape, and murder of innocent young women. Despite a DNA profile, fingerprints, and even the discovery of a forest torture chamber, gardaí get no closer to identifying the author of the tomes. And today, former garda handwriting expert John Sweetman tells Nicola a terrifying story from his investigation files which form an episode of his new podcast Lines of Enquiry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.