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Next on Intrigue: To Catch a King. A new people-smuggling boss is running routes into the UK. Who is he, and can his true identity be revealed? To Catch a Scorpion duo Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie investigate. Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.

EPISODE 1

To Catch a King: Trailer

A new people smuggling boss is running routes into the UK. Who is he, and can his true identity be revealed? To Catch a Scorpion duo Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie investigate.

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EPISODE 1

To Catch a King: 1. Kardo

A journalist and an ex-soldier search for the identity of a people smuggler believed to be responsible for thousands of illegal crossings to the UK by small boats and lorries. They start with a false name: Kardo Ranya. A man who has evaded arrest for several years by keeping his real identity a closely guarded secret. It makes it near impossible for law enforcement agencies to issue and international arrest warrant. Sue and Rob know what he looks like from social media posts advertising his crossings and lifestyle. Their search takes them across Europe and to the Middle East, where they discover a network of powerful smugglers operating from a town in Northern Iraq. It’s two years since Sue and Rob located a gang leader in their podcast Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion and the illegal business of migrant journeys is more dangerous and ruthless than before. Their investigation reveals the inner mechanics of the smuggling trade and shows in close focus the people who currently control it as they search for a kingpin behind dangerous crossings to the UK by boat and lorry. A secret meeting, a missing person and a worried family. Who is the man connecting them? The series is recorded and presented by Sue Mitchell It’s produced by Joel Moors Original music is by Mom Tudie and Sound design and mix is by Tom Brignell

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To Catch a King: 2. The Bullet Train

A journalist and an ex-soldier search for the identity of a people smuggler believed to be responsible for thousands of illegal crossings to the UK by small boats and lorries. They start with a false name: Kardo Ranya. A man who has evaded arrest for several years by keeping his real identity a closely guarded secret. It makes it near impossible for law enforcement agencies to issue and international arrest warrant. Sue and Rob know what he looks like from social media posts advertising his crossings and lifestyle. Their search takes them across Europe and to the Middle East, where they discover a network of powerful smugglers operating from a town in Northern Iraq. It’s two years since Sue and Rob located a gang leader in their podcast Intrigue: To Catch a Scorpion and the illegal business of migrant journeys is more dangerous and ruthless than before. Their investigation reveals the inner mechanics of the smuggling trade and shows in close focus the people who currently control it as they search for a kingpin behind dangerous crossings to the UK by boat and lorry. A secret meeting, a missing person and a worried family. Who is the man connecting them? The series is recorded and presented by Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie It’s produced by Joel Moors Original music is by Mom Tudie and Sound design and mix is by Tom Brignell

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66 Ratings

Million$Lover…wow

2025-08-19

Zufrieda

Intense and perfectly paced. Highly recommend!
Million Dollar Lover not well rounded

Feb 13

Mishel_606

The Ratline and Tunnel 29 were super interesting and well told. Million dollar lover, though, I will likely stop listening to. The journalist seems to be siding so much with the daughters without providing the other view. There is a serious lack of discussion about the elderly having their own agency. And their mom’s sex life was none of anyone’s business. I was appalled. It’s a complex situation that needs a larger discussion with other professionals outside the host’s friend who’s a relationship counsellor.
Fascinating

2024-10-29

Joel Ochsendorf

Thank you for your hard and dangerous reporting! Love your voice and accent as well ;)
Hmmm

2024-05-31

JLOluckyirish1979

I’m left with more questions than answers after this one. Did they send authorities after him? Was he arrested? Is he still operating? I’m left more frustrated than fascinated. Argh! Needs a follow up!

Next on Intrigue: To Catch a King. A new people-smuggling boss is running routes into the UK. Who is he, and can his true identity be revealed? To Catch a Scorpion duo Sue Mitchell and Rob Lawrie investigate. Intrigue: 'Jaw-dropping', 'gripping', 'bingeable,' 'thrilling' - dramatic true stories and investigations that reveal how the world really works.