Irishman sanctioned over Russian links helps super-rich invest in art, cars and watchesBusinessman who was penalised by the US Treasury now helps wealthy clients acquire ‘rare assets’Businessman John Hanafin is now based in DubaiMaeve Sheehan Today at 06:30An Irishman in Dubai sanctioned by the US because of his business dealings with Russia has reinvented himself as a consultant helping the super-rich invest in “rare assets”.

Source: Irish Independent February 15, 2026 22:02 UTC