German-American billionaire Karl-Erivan Haub, who was declared legally dead in 2021 after disappearing during a hike in the Alps in 2018, is reportedly alive and living in Moscow with a Russian mistress.
Haub, then 58 years old, vanished while training for a ski mountaineering race at the Matterhorn mountain in Switzerland. Despite extensive search efforts, including teams of alpine rescuers and helicopters, his body was never recovered, leading authorities to declare him legally dead in 2021.
However, a recent investigation led by German broadcaster RTL claims to have uncovered evidence suggesting that Haub is alive and residing in Moscow with a woman named Veronika Ermilova, whom he allegedly contacted multiple times in the days leading up to his disappearance.
Haub’s younger brother Christian, who testified in court regarding his brother’s disappearance, is now under investigation by the Cologne prosecutor’s office for suspected perjury. Christian had sworn that there was no indication Haub remained alive, but the recent revelations cast doubt on his testimony.
According to the investigation, Veronika Ermilova, 44, is believed to have ties to Russia’s FSB security service. She reportedly runs an event agency in St. Petersburg and has been linked to Haub’s movements over the years, leading investigators to speculate about her involvement in his disappearance.
The report details several instances where Haub and Ermilova were in the same locations at the same time, including trips to Moscow, Sochi, St. Petersburg, Omsk, and Baku. Investigators have raised questions about the nature of their relationship and possible motivations for their alleged clandestine meetings.
While the exact circumstances of Haub’s disappearance remain unclear, speculation abounds regarding his possible involvement in shady business dealings in Russia. Some believe that Haub’s ties to Russian business partners may have led to his decision to go into hiding, while others speculate about the role of the FSB in facilitating his escape.
The revelation of Haub’s alleged survival has reignited public interest in the case, with many eager to uncover the truth behind his disappearance and newfound life in Moscow. As the investigation unfolds, questions linger about Haub’s motives and the extent of his connections to Russia’s political and business elite.