The French businessman is said to be worth approximately $199 billion.
The news follows a nearly $14 billion loss to the Bezos' fortune in just one day.
The billionaire was nabbed on November 11, 2020, alongside his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law.
Bernard Arnault is the world richest man. Image: GettySource: Getty Images
He has been a fierce critic of the Xi Jinping regime and a supporter of Chinese dissidents.
The agriculturalist was quick to call out officials on social media by posting pictures of dead pigs.
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