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Late Swiss asset manager Freymond switched residency to Italy, complicating assets recovery

By Philippe Vasset

Published on 14.10.2025 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

Éric Freymond's swindled clients and creditors are facing a major legal battle to recover their assets. The Swiss national had in 2019 transferred his residence and tax domicile, further complicating attempts at assets recovery.

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