Episode 705: Ghost hack latest - €5.8m in cryptocurrency seized from creator of encrypted network
3 October 2024 - 21 minsThe man who police believe created the encrypted 'Ghost' network taken down in a recent global action by law enforcement, and one which has ensnared members of The Family gang Ireland, has seen a crypto account containing more than 5 million in currency frozen.
The so called ‘computer geek’ who went breaking bad to develop and sell the top secret communication network collected the money over just a few years and is now before the courts in his native Australia.
Nicola speaks to Niall Donald about Ghost, its creator and the on going investigation into the heads of the Family network in Ireland.
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Series Episodes
Brothers Jim and Patrick Mansfield charged with money laundering related to more than €550k
Brothers Jim and Patrick Mansfield have been charged in relation to money laundering offences after being arrested in Dublin today. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the charges and their appearance at Blanchardstown District Court. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 mins
29 January Finished
Episode 1369: Author tells how violent partner beat her as she held their newborn in her arms
The first time Gwen Phelan told the gardaí about the savage campaign of violence she was enduring, she had just been beaten while holding her newborn in her arms. Domestic violence has made headlines this week after a garda officer was given a suspended sentence for a savage attack on his partner. Niall speaks to Gwen about how difficult it can be leaving an abuser and writing her book The Quiet Place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
48 mins
29 January Finished
Episode 1368: Brian Grendon to be sentenced after not paying tax on €27k cash found in his home
Brian Grendon will be sentenced next week after he pleaded guilty to tax offences on more than €27,000 which gardaí found stuffed in his wardrobe. Grendon, who is in custody and before the court on unrelated charges, denied he was involved with an organised crime group when questioned under arrests and told officers he liked staying at the station. Nicola talks to Niall Donald about Grendon and his problems with the Revenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 mins
28 January Finished
Episode 1367: Robbie Lawlor ordered man to drive car with Keane Mulready-Woods’ body parts and burn it
A second man, Glen Bride, has pleaded guilty to his role in the disposal of the remains of Keane Mulready-Woods after his murder and dismemberment by gangland hardman Robbie Lawlor. Last week Stephen Carberry, the brother of murdered Richie Carberry, pleaded guilty to similar offences. Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about the gruesome murder and those involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39 mins
28 January Finished
Episode 1366: Once-feared Kinahan gunman goes on crime spree stealing €700 bike from carpark
A gangland murder suspect who is once believed to have worked for the Kinahan Cartel went on a crime spree stealing a bicycle from an underground car park and even a package from a delivery man. Paul Beatty who is 39 was once quizzed in relation to the murder of his pal Jason ‘Buda’ Molyneax but last year he went on the spree which has landed him with five years behind bars. Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the case. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
27 January Finished
Episode 1365: Trio jailed over Kevin Lunney kidnap and torture lose appeal against convictions
Three men convicted in relation to the brutal kidnap and torture of businessman Kevin Lunney have failed in their bid to overturn the courts decision. Alan Harte, Alan O’Brien, and Darren Redmond were hired during a campaign of intimidation against directors of former Sean Quinn companies and abducted Lunney, broke his leg, and beat him before branding his chest with the letters QIH or Quinn Industrial Holdings. Defence lawyers working for the men say they will now launch an appeal against the length of their sentences which were 30, 28, and 18 years respectively. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
27 January Finished
