Dozens of rich Norwegians worth billions have relocated to Switzerland to escape higher taxes

• Wealthy Norwegians are fleeing the country following a wealth tax increase last year. 
• 65 people moved to Switzerland in a year, newspaper Dagens Naeringsliv reported. 
• The group have targeted the alpine country due to its tax haven status.

Some of Norway's most affluent people are moving to Switzerland following the Nordic country's decision to increase wealth taxes last year.

The Norwegian government raised the levy from 0.85% to 1.1% in November, prompting about 65 of its wealthiest people to relocate.