Crime World

Crime World

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This episode explores the massive 'Ferrari Fugitives' boiler room scam orchestrated by the Cartu brothers, which used binary options fraud to net 186 million euro. The discussion details how the proceeds were laundered through Irish-registered firms and bank accounts, leading to a Criminal Assets Bureau investigation into linked assets in Ireland. The conversation also delves into the investigation of Mr. Sarper and the Khartou brothers, detailing how frozen bank accounts and legal disputes over companies like Grey Mountain led to the discovery of money laundering links in Ireland. The discussion explores the increasing difficulty of tracking global money trails due to complex financial structures, while noting that increased cooperation between tax authorities is making traditional tax havens less effective.

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It's described as being one of the biggest boiler room scams that the world has seen. So this is kind of, if you remember, the Wolf of Wall Street kind of stuff.

00:00:59 · The speaker compares the scale and nature of the Cartu brothers' fraudulent scheme to the famous movie depiction of stockbroker fraud.

They were selling this product, what's called binary options, which is basically you bet on something going up or down in price.

00:03:23 · The expert explains the specific financial instrument used by the scammers to facilitate their fraudulent activities.

It's a way of hiding in plain sight. Here you are based in Ireland where there are several other tech companies or investment companies who are also set up here.

00:10:30 · The discussion highlights how the scammers utilized Ireland's business-friendly environment to blend in with legitimate corporations.

the corporate veil, as they call it, can be pierced in cases where there's outright criminality or, you know, deliberate sort of incompetence

00:12:18 · The speaker explains the legal principle that allows courts to hold directors personally liable for company actions in cases of criminal activity.

you're not going to hide your money anywhere in the EU because there's full cooperation.

00:16:55 · The speaker highlights how increased transparency and data sharing between EU tax authorities have made it harder to use traditional European jurisdictions as tax havens.

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1809-

Cash and property linked to infamous ‘Ferrari Fugitives’ brothers seized by CAB

This episode explores the massive 'Ferrari Fugitives' boiler room scam orchestrated by the Cartu brothers, which used binary options fraud to net 186 million euro. The discussion details how the proceeds were laundered through Irish-registered firms and bank accounts, leading to a Criminal Assets Bureau investigation into linked assets in Ireland. The conversation also delves into the investigation of Mr. Sarper and the Khartou brothers, detailing how frozen bank accounts and legal disputes over companies like Grey Mountain led to the discovery of money laundering links in Ireland. The discussion explores the increasing difficulty of tracking global money trails due to complex financial structures, while noting that increased cooperation between tax authorities is making traditional tax havens less effective.

11 אוג' 2026
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Daniel Kinahan's new life behind bars

Este episódio detalha a nova situação de Daniel Kinahan na prisão de Portlaoise, explorando sua alocação no pavilhão A4 e as implicações de sua presença no sistema prisional irlandês. Discutimos também o crime de Andy Cash e as restrições impostas pelo sistema para entrevistas com detentos. A análise aborda ainda a fragmentação do crime organizado na Espanha e na Irlanda após a queda de lideranças, examinando como a desestruturação de grandes grupos abre espaço para a ascensão de novos indivíduos ambiciosos.

10 אוג' 2026
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Love Island star Charleen Murphy and other famous victims of violent stalkers

This episode explores various cases of stalking and harassment targeting well-known women, including Charlene Murphy, Chloe Coyce, and Holly Willoughby. The hosts examine the psychological motivations behind these obsessions and the dangers posed by real-time social media updates that reveal a person's location. The discussion also covers high-profile criminal plots, personal accounts of physical threats in professional settings, and the broader systemic failures regarding mental health services and prison overcrowding that contribute to the unpredictability of dangerous individuals.

10 אוג' 2026
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Daniel Kinahan appears in court in Ireland after extradition

This episode details the first court appearance of Daniel Kinahan following his extradition from Dubai to Ireland. The discussion covers the high security surrounding his appearance, his unrepresented status due to a solicitor strike, and the specific charges brought against him for directing a criminal organization. The speakers further analyze Kinahan's courtroom demeanor and his media strategy, noting his attempts to frame himself as a victim of a state conspiracy while maintaining a curated public image. The episode also explores the psychological tactics used to present a positive narrative despite serious allegations and the complex emotions involved in witnessing such intense legal scrutiny.

10 אוג' 2026
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MV Matthew sold off for just one dollar after €157m cocaine bust

This episode of Crime World explores the staggering financial burden placed on the Irish taxpayer following the seizure of the MV Matthew, a container ship found with 2.2 tonnes of cocaine in Irish territorial waters. The discussion details how the costs of storage, maintenance, and crew for the vessel have escalated to approximately 16 million euros, far exceeding initial hopes of recovering costs through a sale. The conversation also delves into the broader economic implications of the war on drugs, including the costs of imprisoning those involved, the legal aid provided to international traffickers, and the necessity of state intervention to prevent the rise of a corrupt narco-state. The hosts reflect on Ireland's vulnerability due to its coastline and the immense resources required for policing and maritime security.

07 אוג' 2026