Episode 981: CAB target Anthony O'Sullivan and his history with Kinahan enforcers and drug dealers
29 April 2025 - 31 minsA CAB target who the High Court heard has a string of high-end gangland associates is fighting his case to keep his two properties.
Anthony O’Sullivan says he is an innocent professional gambler, horse and greyhound breeder, and car dealer.
However, the Bureau says he does not have enough legitimate income to have been able to gamble more than €1 million and pump hundreds of thousands into his homes.
Nicola speaks with Eamon Dillon about a fascinating case about alleged money laundering on the racetracks.
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