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The variation and extension of the property freezing order is justified, with the extension limited to six months and additional property added to the schedule, as there is no longer any dispute regarding recoverability.
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Director of Public Prosecutions v Popeta [2025] EWHC 2152 (Admin) (23 July 2025)
The High Court varied and extended a property freezing order for six months, also adding further property to the schedule, to support an ongoing investigation.
The High Court refused to let a committal application proceed over an alleged breach of a freezing order, finding continuation disproportionate in the circumstances.
Qatar Investment and Projects Development Holding Company & Anor v Phoenix Ancient Art SA & Ors [2025] EWHC 1361 (KB) (14 April 2025)
The High Court granted a post-judgment worldwide freezing order and staged asset disclosure against Phoenix Ancient Art and related defendants, finding a real risk of dissipation.
The Seal and Gag Order is strictly necessary to prevent the Defendant from dissipating assets in light of a real risk of dissipation, non-compliance with asset disclosure obligations, and the need to police the worldwide freezing orders. The order is the minimum necessary derogation from open justice, justified by clear and cogent evidence, and will only be in place until the Disclosure Application is determined on notice to EFG Bank.
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The request for information is necessary and proportionate to clarify disputed matters central to the claim, including alleged misappropriation and asset transfers, and to inform the injunction application. Edelweiss is well placed to provide the information from its own records. The pendency of summary judgment does not preclude relief. The request is granted with modifications to exclude information about assets or proceeds received by 'any other person' and the onward disposition of assets or proceeds.
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The High Court ordered Mr Bogolyubov to use reasonable endeavours to restore dissolved BVI companies and to pay the restoration fees in full, and awarded the Bank indemnity costs.
Director of Public Prosecutions v Surin [2025] EWHC 10 (KB) (03 January 2025)
The High Court granted summary judgment in a POCA civil recovery claim for 78.22545 Bitcoin, finding the defendant had no real prospect of defending the case.
Smith, In the Matter Of (Re Criminal Justice Act 1988 - Contempt of Court) [2024] EWHC 3161 (Comm) (06 December 2024)
The High Court sentenced Gerald Martin Smith for repeated contempts, including breach of a restraint order and undertakings, and partly activated an earlier suspended sentence.
Cancrie Investments Ltd SARL v Haider [2024] EWHC 3087 (Comm) (29 November 2024)
The High Court granted third-party disclosure against EFG Bank to police freezing orders, and continued a seal-and-gag order for 8 weeks.
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