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Fallout from Freymond-Hermès affair spreads to Rolex

By Philippe Vasset

Published on 03.02.2026 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

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As lawsuits from aggrieved clients pile up against wealth manager Eric Freymond's family, the affair is sparking concern within Geneva's elite business circles. The in-laws of the financier accused of embezzling several clients' fortunes are closely linked to Geneva's leading company, Rolex.

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Fallout from Freymond-Hermès affair spreads to Rolex

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