One of the richest Hungarians committed suicide

According to current information, the suicide of the 47-year-old agribusinessman – ranked as the 55th richest Hungarian in 2022 – may have been caused by both family and business difficulties.

Péter Claessens, Managing Director of the Claessens Group, ranked as the 55th richest Hungarian in 2022, committed suicide last weekend – reported by Mfor. The 47-year-old agribusinessman ended his life with his own hands at his home. The death has been confirmed by several people close to him. According to the Hungarian news portal, the decision may have been prompted by both family and business difficulties.

Born in Belgium, the businessman moved to Hungary in 1995 and later was followed by his two brothers Christophe and Johan. Since then, all three of them have acquired Hungarian citizenship. They started their family farm with the acquisition of the successor company to the South Somogy State Farm, which has grown to become one of the largest agricultural businesses in Somogy County, employing more than 300 people. Within the group, Agrár Ltd. is engaged in pig breeding and the operation of a herd-breeding farm, while Claessens Ltd. is engaged in cattle breeding. The headquarters of the group is located in Nagybaráti-Puszta, Somogyszob – reported by 168 óra.