I did think I was going to die: Kim Kardashian recounts her robbery incident from Paris Fashion Week 2016

ANI May 14, 2025 487 views

Kim Kardashian testified about her terrifying 2016 Paris robbery, where armed thieves zip-tied her in a bathrobe. She revealed believing she'd be raped or killed as they dragged her to the bathtub. The robbers, dubbed "grandpa robbers," stole $6M in jewelry after tracking her via social media. The trial involves ten elderly suspects linked to the high-profile crime.

"I absolutely did think I was going to die" – Kim Kardashian
I did think I was going to die: Kim Kardashian recounts her robbery incident from Paris Fashion Week 2016
Paris, May 14: American media personality Kim Kardashian delivered her testimony in a Paris courtroom in a case related to the robbery incident during the Paris Fashion Week in 2016. She recounted the traumatising incident where, in the middle of the night, the accused burst into her hotel room and restrained her at gunpoint.

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Robbers posed as police before zip-tying Kim at gunpoint

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She feared rape while held in bathtub

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Thieves stole $6M in jewelry traced via social media

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Ten elderly suspects dubbed "grandpa robbers" on trial

As per Variety, the robbers accused of holding Kim Kardashian at gunpoint in her hotel room and stealing 6 million USD worth of jewellery were face-to-face with her Tuesday, as the mogul delivered her testimony in a Paris courtroom.

While recounting the harrowing incident, the media personality Kardashian said that, wearing only a bathrobe, she was zip-tied and her mouth was taped shut, as quoted by an article of the Washington Post.

"I was certain that was the moment that he was going to rape me. I absolutely did think I was going to die," said Kardashian as quoted by the Washington Post.

The thieves originally arrived at the hotel dressed as police officers and handcuffed a concierge before swarming into Kardashian's room.

"I thought it was some sort of terrorist attack," said Kardashian as quoted by the Washington Post.

She also described praying for her family and friends as she thought she wasn't going to live through the incident, telling the robbers at one point.

In her testimony, Kardashian said one of the robbers pointed a gun at her head and dragged her to the bathtub, while another robber pointed towards her hand for the jewellery, reported Variety.

According to Variety, the ten thieves on trial--the bulk of whom were in their 60s and 70s -- have been dubbed "the grandpa robbers" by the French press, as reported by the outlet.

There were originally twelve accused of the crime, but one died before the trial, and one was excused due to illness.

As per Variety, the robbers reportedly traced Kardashian's whereabouts through her social media use.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
This is absolutely terrifying! No matter how famous you are, safety should always come first. Indian celebrities should take note - flaunting expensive jewelry on social media can make you an easy target. Hope Kim gets justice 🙏
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Rahul S.
While I sympathize with her trauma, this shows how dangerous oversharing on social media can be. Even in India, we see influencers showing off their wealth without realizing the risks. Safety > likes any day!
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Ananya M.
The "grandpa robbers" detail is shocking! Age is just a number when it comes to crime. In India we've seen elderly criminals too. Hope the French justice system gives them strict punishment. Stay strong Kim! 💪
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Vikram J.
This incident shows why we need better security for high-profile individuals abroad. Indian stars traveling to fashion weeks should learn from this - hire proper security, don't rely just on hotel staff.
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Sneha P.
Can't imagine the trauma she went through! 😨 But honestly, carrying $6M worth of jewelry seems unnecessary. Even our Bollywood stars are more careful these days. Luxury is fine, but safety first!
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Karan D.
The robbers tracking her through social media is a wake-up call for all influencers. In India, we've seen cases where people get robbed after posting vacation plans. Time to be more private online!

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