In January 2023, a mysterious conference took place in Zurich, Switzerland. Behind closed doors, a company known as Swiss Gold Treuhand gathered a group of eager investors with one common interest: gold. The promise? Secure and lucrative investments in gold ingots—solid bars of one of the world’s most trusted assets. The reality? A scandal that would leave many participants empty-handed and searching for answers.
The ARTE.tv documentary “Switzerland: Looking for the Missing Gold” investigates the curious and unsettling disappearance of both money and gold. With over 13,000 views just days after its release and the backing of ARTE’s renowned reputation for journalistic integrity, the film dives deep into what went wrong, who might be responsible, and how an apparent golden opportunity turned into a financial nightmare.
ARTE’s Data Sources team leads the charge, tracing the movement of funds and following the paper trail left behind by Swiss Gold Treuhand. What they uncover is a mix of blurred identities, offshore connections, and a system that seemed secure—until it wasn’t. Investors, many of whom placed their trust and savings in the company, are left in shock. Some still hold documents that seem to confirm their ownership of gold, yet the physical metal is nowhere to be found.
Switzerland has long held a reputation for gold trading, financial privacy, and banking reliability. This scandal challenges that perception. With regulators investigating and affected individuals demanding justice, the case is shaping up to be one of the country’s most baffling financial mysteries in recent years.
The documentary is available to stream on ARTE.tv in English until February 26, 2028. It’s more than just a financial exposé—it’s a chilling look at how trust, greed, and secrecy can combine into a perfect storm. Whether you’re interested in geopolitics, economic affairs, or simply captivated by real-life mysteries, this investigation is worth watching.
