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Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Kim Kardashian Awarded One Euro in Paris Robbery Case

Reality TV star receives symbolic compensation years after losing millions in jewelry during a terrifying 2016 heist.

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Kim Kardashian Awarded One Euro in Paris Robbery Case

Kim Kardashian was recently seen in Paris alongside fashion designer Christian Louboutin, days after a court awarded her one euro in compensation for the 2016 armed robbery she experienced in the city.

The 45-year-old star, known for her role in "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," was seen leaving the Christian Louboutin headquarters in Paris. Kardashian, who lost approximately $10 million in jewelry, including her engagement ring from ex-husband Kanye West, in the October 2016 incident, was photographed wearing a plunging white dress and a white jacket draped over one shoulder.

In the 2016 robbery, intruders disguised as police officers entered Kardashian's hotel suite during Paris Fashion Week. She was bound and robbed, an experience she has described as the most terrifying of her life. The court convicted eight individuals in connection with the heist.

While Kardashian was awarded one euro, the amount she requested, the court also granted 109,516 euros (approximately $126,472) to a former receptionist at the Hôtel de Pourtalès, who claimed to be traumatized by the event. The hotel itself was awarded 50,000 euros.

Simone Harouche, a stylist who was present during the robbery, also received one euro in compensation. In a joint statement, Kardashian and Harouche expressed gratitude to the French justice system, stating, "Today's decision is not about the compensation, but about accountability and recognition." They added, "We are thankful to the Court and everyone who supported us throughout this process, and we hope to now move forward and continue to heal."


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