Episode 804: Kinahan ally Raffaele Imperiale's shady business dealings with son of Dubai Sheikh
6 December 2024 - 22 minsIt’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 th...
Series Episodes
Episode 1140: Caught In The Crossfire - Operation Oak
At the peak of his criminal powers, Marlo Hyland seemed untouchable. But the senseless murder of an innocent mum in Dublin brought increased pressure from both the gardaí and others in the criminal underworld, and soon the cracks were beginning to show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 mins
15 August Finished
Episode 1139: Caught In The Crossfire - How A Crime Lord Is Made
In episode two, the Crime World team talk to Joey 'The Lips' O'Callaghan about his meeting with Marlo Hyland, and discuss his bloody rise to power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 mins
14 August Finished
Episode 1138: Caught In The Crossfire - Every Dog Has Its Day
In the first episode of Caught In The Crossfire, the Crime World team travel to Leeds to meet Anthony Campbell's mother, Christine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 mins
14 August Finished
Episode 1137: The twisted secrets of sadistic killer Graham Dwyer (Part 2)
He’s one of Ireland’s most sinister and twisted killers who groomed his vulnerable victim and gave her a starring role in her own murder. In this two-part Crime World special, written by Niamh O'Connor, we look back on the gruesome details of Graham Dwyer's relationship with Elaine O'Hara, and her tragic, brutal killing. We hear the text messages that passed between the pair in the days before her death, and get a glimpse of the sickening bloodlust hidden inside this seemingly ordinary family man. And we learn how, over a year after her death, a series of miracles would lead police to Elaine O'Hara's body — and her killer. The story of Graham Dwyer and Elaine O'Hara is a shocking one, so, if you're squeamish, this episode isn't one for you. And it definitely isn't one for a younger audience, so be mindful where you listen to it. This episode of Crime World was originally broadcast in June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37 mins
13 August Finished
Episode 1136: The twisted secrets of sadistic killer Graham Dwyer (Part 1)
He’s one of Ireland’s most sinister and twisted killers who groomed his vulnerable victim and gave her a starring role in her own murder. In this two-part Crime World special, written by Niamh O'Connor, we look back on the gruesome details of Graham Dwyer's relationship with Elaine O'Hara, and her tragic, brutal killing. We hear the text messages that passed between the pair in the days before her death, and get a glimpse of the sickening bloodlust hidden inside this seemingly ordinary family man. And we learn how, over a year after her death, a series of miracles would lead police to Elaine O'Hara's body — and her killer. The story of Graham Dwyer and Elaine O'Hara is a shocking one, so, if you're squeamish, this episode isn't one for you. And it definitely isn't one for a younger audience, so be mindful where you listen to it. This episode of Crime World was originally broadcast in June 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28 mins
13 August Finished
Episode 1135: The Fred West Tapes - Secrets of the Fred & Rose West Murder Investigation
It’s been 30 years since the death of Fred West and the conviction of his wife Rose but their horrifying murder spree continues to pique the interest of true crime fans across the globe. The Wests claimed twelve victims, young women and girls including members of their own family. Nine mutilated bodies were found buried under their home at 25 Cromwell St, Gloucester – the so-called House of Horrors. Author Howard Sounes' new book The Fred West Tapes brings readers into the interview room as detectives quizzed Fred West with new evidence and never-before-seen testimonies from the case. The following is an extract from The Fred West Tapes, published by Bonnier, which hits shelves July 31. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
46 mins
12 August Finished
