Hermès Heir Claims $13 Billion Fortune Has Disappeared

Hermès heir Nicolas Puech has announced that his fortune, valued at $13 billion, has vanished. Last year, the 81-year-old billionaire made headlines by promising to leave half of his wealth to a former gardener after his death. Now, a Swiss court has rejected Puech's allegations against his financial advisor, who allegedly mishandled his Hermès shares worth around $13 billion, leaving him with nothing, as reported by Bloomberg.

According to Puech's lawyers, he owned approximately 6 million shares, making him the largest investor in Hermès International SCA in its history. The fifth-generation heir has accused his financial manager, Eric Freymond, of