A self-proclaimed King of Switzerland secures 117,000 square meters of land through a legal loophole

A self-proclaimed King of Switzerland has sparked outrage in the country after exploiting a legal loophole to obtain 117,000 square meters of land for free.

31-year-old Jonas Lauwiner has built what he describes as an 'empire' by claiming ownerless plots of land scattered across Switzerland, including roads now used by homeowners.

The work, acquired entirely legally, encompasses 83 road segments, giving it considerable influence over local communities and prompting several Swiss cantons to move to tighten regulations amid fears that others could copy it.

Under Swiss law, land officially registered as ownerless can be claimed for free simply by writing to the local council.

Such plots are rare and often consist of abandoned roads, small forest areas or land rejected during inheritance disputes./CNA

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