Why one of Europe’s richest persons says he has lost everything

Team TOITNN
Nov 29, 2024 | 18:38 IST

Once a prominent shareholder in luxury design house Hermès, Nicolas Puech now claims that his billions are gone due to alleged fraud by his former manager. So, what really happened to his riches?

Nicolas Puech, heir to the Hermès fortune, has recently claimed that he no longer controls or even knows the whereabouts of his shares in Hermès. This revelation has sparked intrigue, raising questions about who may have taken control of his stake in one of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands.

  • Puech, now 81, resides for much of the year in a secluded Swiss village. Despite his vast wealth, he lives reclusively, with most locals unaware of his status or connection to Hermès.
  • After inheriting Hermès shares, Puech established the Isocrates Foundation, planning to donate his wealth to social causes. This foundation now finds itself uncertain about its future funding, as Puech’s fortune remains in legal limbo.
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