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The mysterious deal between Gianni Agnelli's former lover and an Hermès heir's wealth manager

By Philippe Vasset

Published on 30.09.2025 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

Battling numerous lawsuits at the time of his sudden death in July, wealth manager Eric Freymond, accused of embezzling the fortune of an Hermès heir, had nevertheless managed to negotiate a confidential settlement with one of the individuals suing him just before his demise.

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The mysterious deal between Gianni Agnelli's former lover and an Hermès heir's wealth manager

Battling numerous lawsuits at the time of his sudden death in July, wealth manager Eric Freymond, accused of embezzling the fortune of an Hermès heir, had nevertheless managed to negotiate a confidential settlement with one of the individuals suing him just before his demise.

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Switzerland The mysterious deal between Gianni Agnelli's former lover and an Hermès heir's wealth manager

Battling numerous lawsuits at the time of his sudden death in July, wealth manager Eric Freymond, accused of embezzling the fortune of an Hermès heir, had nevertheless managed to negotiate a confidential settlement with one of the individuals suing him just before his demise.

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