By Sebastian Murphy-bates For Mailonline
Published: 16:08 BST, 16 April 2019 | Updated: 16:15 BST, 16 April 2019
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A millionaire Russian exile granted asylum in Britain because of persecution fears has lost a divorce court battle with his estranged wife.
Elena Vasilyeva has been given the go-ahead to make a cash claim in England following the breakdown of her marriage to businessman Boris Shemyakin because she'd only get a 'tiny percentage' of his wealth if it was heard in Russia.
Mr Shemyakin, who left Russia nearly eight years ago after being arrested on suspicion of defrauding the Bank of Moscow, had objected and said they had reached a 'final agreement' in his home country.
But a High Court judge has ruled against him. Mr Justice Williams decided today that Ms Vasilyeva could make a claim for 'financial relief' under English law.
A High Court judge ruled against Mr Shemyakin, who now faces a divorce battle in the capital (pictured: High Court in London)
He outlined his decision in a written ruling after analysing evidence at a hearing in the Family
