Kim Kardashian Wins 1 Euro in Paris Robbery Case

Kim Kardashian awarded 1 euro after 2016 Paris jewelry heist. Court recognizes trauma and accountability.

September 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Paris, France — A Paris court has awarded Kim Kardashian 1 euro ($1.15) in compensation for an armed robbery that occurred in her hotel room in 2016, according to a lawyer involved in the case.

The incident, which took place during Paris Fashion Week, saw two men dressed as police officers force their way into Kardashian’s suite, bind her with zip ties, and steal over $6 million in jewelry. The robbers, who were later dubbed ‘les papys braqueurs’ or ‘grandpa robbers,’ were in their 60s and 70s at the time of the crime.

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Kardashian, along with her stylist Simone Harouche, expressed gratitude to the French justice system for the decision, emphasizing that the award was not about the amount but about accountability and recognition of the trauma she experienced. The court also awarded 109,516 euros to a former hotel receptionist who had been traumatized by the event.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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