Bunina v Nasibov [2026] EWHC 605 (Ch) (06 March 2026)
Given the urgency, failed attempts at personal service, evidence of recent presence in the jurisdiction, and prior successful communication via Telegram, alternative service by Telegram is appropriate and likely to bring the proceedings to the respondent's attention.
- Citation
- [2026] EWHC 605 (Ch)
- Parties
- Applicant/claimant: Svetlana Bunina; Respondent/defendant: Orkhan Nasibov
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 06 March 2026
- Procedural Posture
- Application for Alternative Service of a Freezing Injunction / Without Notice Application Hearing
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Alternative Service, Freezing Injunction, Personal Guarantee, Cryptocurrency, Jurisdiction
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Parties
Svetlana Bunina
Applicant/claimant
Orkhan Nasibov
Respondent/defendant
Procedural Posture
Application for Alternative Service of a Freezing Injunction / Without Notice Application Hearing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether alternative service of a freezing injunction should be permitted via Telegram instant message
- 2 Whether the respondent is present in the jurisdiction for service purposes
Ratio Decidendi
Given the urgency, failed attempts at personal service, evidence of recent presence in the jurisdiction, and prior successful communication via Telegram, alternative service by Telegram is appropriate and likely to bring the proceedings to the respondent's attention.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- Alternative service of the freezing injunction permitted by Telegram instant message to the respondent's handle '@FXpower96'.
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