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PHOTOS: 5 Youngest Billionaires In The World

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1 year ago

February 21, 2025

The world of billionaires showcases a fascinating dichotomy with many of the youngest billionaires inheriting their fortunes from family wealth.

Some, however, are self-made individuals who have managed to carve out their own financial success through innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic investments.

Regardless of how they attained their wealth, these young billionaires are not just amassing fortunes—they are shaping industries, influencing economies, and redefining the future of business.

Here is a closer look at the five youngest billionaires in the world, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List as of January 2025:

1. Clemente Del Vecchio (Age: 20 | Net Worth: $5.8 Billion | Country: Italy)

Clemente Del Vecchio, the youngest billionaire in the world, inherited his wealth as the son of the late Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of EssilorLuxottica, the world’s largest eyewear company. With a controlling stake in the business empire, Clemente has joined the ranks of Italy’s wealthiest individuals at a remarkably young age. While much of his fortune comes from inheritance, he has also shown interest in investment opportunities, particularly in luxury brands and fashion startups.

2. Livia Voigt (Age: 20 | Net Worth: $1.3 Billion | Country: Brazil)

Livia Voigt’s fortune comes from her family’s stake in Weg S.A., a multinational company specializing in electrical equipment and automation. Her grandfather, Werner Ricardo Voigt, co-founded the company, which has since become one of the largest industrial manufacturers in Latin America. Despite her young age, Livia is expected to play a more active role in the family business in the future, with interests in corporate governance and industrial innovation.

3. Kim Jung-youn (Age: 20 | Net Worth: $1.2 Billion | Country: South Korea)

Kim Jung-youn is one of the youngest billionaires in South Korea, inheriting her wealth from her late father, Kim Jung-ju, the founder of Nexon, a leading video game company. Nexon is responsible for developing popular online games such as MapleStory and Dungeon & Fighter. Despite inheriting her stake in the company, Kim has remained largely private about her future plans in the gaming and technology sectors.

4. Kevin David Lehmann (Age: 22 | Net Worth: $3.2 Billion | Country: Germany)

Kevin David Lehmann inherited a controlling stake in dm-drogerie markt, Germany’s largest drugstore chain, from his father, Guenther Lehmann. The family business, founded in 1973, has grown into a retail giant with thousands of stores across Europe. Although Kevin maintains a low profile, his wealth continues to grow as the company thrives in the highly competitive retail sector.

5. Luca Del Vecchio (Age: 23 | Net Worth: $5.8 Billion | Country: Italy)

Luca Del Vecchio, like his younger brother Clemente, inherited a vast fortune from their father, Leonardo Del Vecchio, the legendary Italian businessman behind EssilorLuxottica. With their family’s deep roots in the eyewear industry, both brothers hold significant stakes in the company, which dominates the global market for luxury eyeglasses and lenses.

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.