Episode 627: 8 men before Special Criminal Court in relation to killings of Tristan Sherry and Jason Hennessy Snr

Cash and property linked to one of the world’s biggest boiler room scams run by the so-called ‘Ferrari Fugitives’ has been seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau. The infamous Cartu brothers, who are wanted by US authorities, ran a bogus investors scheme that netted €186m. The cash paid by victims mostly from the United States was then laundered through Irish-registered firms. Nicola talks with Eamon Dillon who explains the story.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Kinahan has been playing chess behind bars and making new friends with cellmates on the A4 landing including triple killer Andy Cash, members of the Hennessey gang, and breaking bad dad Nathan McDonnell. Kinahan has settled down well in Portlaoise prison were he was given fresh bed sheets, six bottles of water, and even the Governor on his arrival. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the new life for the billionaire Cartel boss in Ireland’s most secure jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man who attacked Love Island star Charleen Murphy after sending her text messages on her social media channels is back before the courts having pled guilty to harassing and threats to kill another victim. Murphy is one of a long line of celebrities to become the focus of unwanted stalking attention because of her profile. Nicola speaks with Eimear Rabbitt about stalkers who become obsessed with well known women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Kinahan was charged before the Special Criminal Court with directing a criminal organisation after his dramatic extradition from Dubai this weekend. In court, the cartel boss looked pale and shocked but he spoke confidently when he addressed the three Judges and told them ‘we all know I won’t be getting bail.’ The Government jet flew to the Emirates to collect Kinahan this weekend, 10 years after he relocated there after the outbreak of the Kinahan-Hutch feud. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The MV Matthew container ship which was seized when it was nabbed in Irish territorial waters with 2.2 tonnes of cocaine on board has finally been offloaded after costing the taxpayer and incredible €19m for repairs, storage, and crew costs. The cocaine super ship has been sold for a nominal value of $1 and is expected to be used for scrap. Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about the cost of the war on drugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.