Kim Kardashian awarded 86p damages from Paris raid gang decade on from terrifying gunpoint £7.5m jewellery robbery

KIM Kardashian has been awarded 86p by a Paris court after being robbed of £7.5million in jewellery in the French capital a decade ago. Kim, 45, had been staying at the five-star Hôtel de Pourtalès on October 2, 2016 when armed robbers stormed her suite and bound her with zip ties. Kim leaves a Paris court last May after testifying in a trial over the 2016 robbery Credit: AFP A £3million engagement ring from Kanye West was stolen in the heist Credit: Instagram/Kim Kardashian Among the jewellery stolen was a £3million engagement ring from her ex-husband, rap superstar Kanye West. Most of the valuables, including the ring, were never recovered. Sign up for the Showbiz newsletter Thank you! Two of the gang, dressed as cops, broke into Kim’s suite and tied her up, leaving the reality star terrified she would be raped or murdered. The robbers, dubbed the “Grandpa Robbers” due to their older ages, wore ski masks or were disguised as police during the brazen raid. At the time, it was France‘s largest robbery in 20 years. The hotel’s receptionist, who said he had been traumatised by the ordeal, sought €500,000 (£430k) in damages, and was awarded about €110,000 (£94k), ​his lawyer, Mohand Ouidja, said. Kim had sought a symbolic amount of €1 (86p) over the heist in a civil damages case after the thieves were convicted last May, he added. In a joint statement with her stylist Simone Harouche, who was present at the robbery, Kim expressed gratitude for the French justice system. Most read in Fabulous Kim expressed gratitude for the French justice system Credit: AFP She told ringleader Aomar Aït Khedache that she forgave him Credit: Getty The statement read: “The experience was deeply traumatic, and its impact has stayed with us. “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.” The €1 compensation was awarded to Harouche. Kim was with stylist pal Simone Harouche during the ordeal Credit: Instagram/Kim Kardashian Last year, Kim told Aomar ​Ait Khedache, the mastermind of the robbery and ​then ⁠aged 69, that she forgave him. But she added that doing so did not take away the trauma of the events. He ⁠was ​jailed for three years, and seven ​others were convicted for crimes linked to the heist. None of them went to prison, having already served their time in pretrial detention. Kim said: “The crime was the most terrifying experience of my life, leaving a lasting impact on me and my family. “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.” Comment now