# Hermès millions of shares case: role of LVMH and death of Eric Freymond

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events in Paris, followed from 29 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 4 articles from 3 sources (justice); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 07:03.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Justice
- Place: Paris
- First detected: 29 October 2026 at 19:00
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 07:03
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/331-hermes-millions-of-shares-case-role-of-lvmh-and-death-of-eric-freymond

## Reported figures

- 8 milliards d’euros

## Timeline (2 events)

### 29 October 2026 — [Hermès millions of shares case: justice questions LVMH's role](https://acturadar.com/en/events/4253-hermes-millions-of-shares-case-justice-questions-lvmh-s-role.md)

Nicolas Puech, Hermès heir, accuses his former wealth manager of having dispossessed him of a stake now worth 8 billion euros, notably to the benefit of Bernard Arnault's group. Justice is examining LVMH's awareness of this possible fraud.

3 sources, 3 articles · Paris

### 5 November 2026 — [Affaire Hermès : les derniers jours du financier Eric Freymond](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9935-affaire-hermes-les-derniers-jours-du-financier-eric-freymond.md)

Poursuivi en France et en Suisse dans l'affaire de la disparition de millions d'actions Hermès, Eric Freymond n'était plus dans son état normal avant son suicide en juillet 2025, selon ses proches.

1 sources, 1 articles · Not located

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