Who Is Karl-Erivan Haub? Missing German Billionaire Declared Dead Found Living with Mistress in Russia

Karl-Erivan Haub, a German billionaire who was long thought to have perished in a skiing accident, has resurfaced in an unexpected turn of events.

New evidence suggests that he may be alive and residing with a younger woman in Moscow.

Haub disappeared during a solo ski tour in the Alps on April 7, 2018, sparking a six-day search effort that yielded no trace of him.

In 2021, a German court officially declared him deceased. However, recent developments have cast doubt on this conclusion.

The state prosecutor’s office in Cologne has initiated an investigation following allegations that Haub’s brother, Christian, provided false information regarding his brother’s status.

Journalists from the broadcaster RTL filed a criminal complaint, prompting a closer examination of the case.

According to investigative reporter Liv von Boetticher, photos allegedly depicting Haub in Moscow in 2021 have surfaced. These images raise questions about Haub’s presumed death and suggest that his disappearance may have been deliberate.

Haub, born to German parents in Tacoma, Washington, was married with two adult children at the time of his disappearance. Rumors abound regarding his relationship with a woman named Veronika Ermilova, speculated to be his mistress.

Phone records indicate frequent contact between Haub and Ermilova prior to his disappearance. Speculation also surrounds Haub’s purported ties to Russia and allegations of financial transactions involving millions of euros.

These suspicions suggest potential motives behind his disappearance, possibly linked to the family’s business dealings.

Despite the mounting evidence, Christian Haub’s lawyer, Mark Binz, denies the allegations, emphasizing that there is no truth to the accusations. The investigation continues as authorities seek to unravel the mystery surrounding Karl-Erivan Haub’s disappearance and reappearance.