Why Kim Kardashian Was Awarded 1 Euro in Payout for 2016 Paris Robbery Case

Kim Kardashian has reportedly walked away with 1 euro after the conclusion of her Paris robbery case — but did she want more?

According to The Associated Press, a Paris court awarded 1 euro ($1.15) to Kardashian, 45, on Tuesday, September 15, nearly 10 years after she was held at gunpoint and allegedly forced to hand over her expensive jewelry.

The outlet reported that a lawyer involved in the case claimed Kardashian requested 1 euro as compensation following the conclusion of the case.

Us has reached out to Kardashian’s attorneys and reps for comment.

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While Kardashian didn’t address the monetary aspect of her case, she issued a joint statement with stylist Simone Harouche on Tuesday, thanking the French justice system for working diligently. (Harouche, who was present during the robbery, was also awarded the 1 euro she asked for, per the AP.)

“We are grateful to the French justice system for recognizing us as victims of the terrible events that took place in Paris in 2016,” the pair told Us in a statement. “The experience was deeply traumatic, and its impact has stayed with us.”

Kardashian and Harouche continued, “Today’s decision is not about the compensation, but about accountability and recognition. 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.”

In October 2016, Kardashian traveled to Paris for Fashion Week, carrying with her a case of jewelry worth over $10 million.

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While the reality star was alone in her hotel room one night, five men reportedly broke into her room claiming to be law enforcement and demanded she hand over her $4 million engagement ring from then-husband Kanye West.

“I heard a noise at the door, like, footsteps, and I shouted to ask who was there, but no one answered,” Kardashian told the French police, according to Le Journal du Dimanche. “I called my bodyguard at 2:56 a.m. Then, beyond the sliding doors, I saw two people arrive with the gentleman from reception, and he was tied up.”

Kardashian alleged, “Both men were hooded, one had a ski mask and he had a cap and a jacket with ‘police’ on it. The second man had the same ‘police’ clothes, but did not have any ski mask. … It was the one with the ski mask who stayed with me.”

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The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum claimed that the assailants tied her up and pointed a gun at her before leaving with the jewels.

Harouche later recalled being woken up to a sound she’d never heard before from her longtime friend.

“It was terror,” Harouche told Palais de Justice, noting she was asleep downstairs when the alleged robbery transpired. “What I heard specifically was ‘I have babies and I need to live, take everything, I need to live.’ She came into my room and she had tape around her. I thought she could have been raped or very violated.”

In January 2017, multiple suspects were arrested, with 10 individuals eventually being charged in connection with the robbery.

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When the case went to trial in spring 2025, eight of the 10 suspects were found guilty. The two other suspects were acquitted.

“The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving a lasting impact on me and my family,” Kardashian said in a statement after the May 2025 verdict. “While I’ll never forget what happened, I believe in the power of growth and accountability and pray for healing for all. I remain committed to advocating for justice, and promoting a fair legal system.”

The AP reported on Tuesday that the Paris court awarded 109,516 euros ($126,472) to a former receptionist at the Hôtel de Pourtalès .

According to the outlet, the hotel itself — which is where Kardashian was staying at the time of the robbery — was also awarded 50,000 euros ($57,741).