Billionaire troubles: One of the world’s richest techies; In legal feud with his interior designer
WhatsApp founder Jan Koum is suing interior designer Remi Tessier for alleged exploitation through inflated prices and undisclosed kickbacks on multiple properties and yachts. Koum claims Tessier misrepresented the origin and value of goods, including rugs and art, and received secret commissions. Koum intends to donate any recovered funds to French charities and trigger a criminal investigation.
WhatsApp founder Jan Koum is suing interior designer Remi Tessier for alleged exploitation through inflated prices and undisclosed kickbacks on multiple properties and yachts. Koum claims Tessier misrepresented the origin and value of goods, including rugs and art, and received secret commissions. Koum intends to donate any recovered funds to French charities and trigger a criminal investigation.
