Officials charge 3 in Kardashian heist
French authorities have filed the first charges against three suspects in the armed jewelry heist of Kim Kardashian West, with more charges expected to follow, the Paris prosecutors office said Thursday
Robbers allegedly forced their way into the private apartment where Kardashian West was staying during Paris Fashion Week in October, tied up the reality TV star and stole more than $10 million worth of jewelry. Authorities are focusing on the possibility that the robbery was an inside job.
A 63-year-old suspect, named by the prosecutors only as Yunice A., was handed preliminary charges of armed robbery in an organized gang, kidnapping and criminal association.
Complicity, kidnapping and a criminal association charge, were filed against 44-year-old Florus H., the prosecutors’ office added.
The third suspect, 64-year-old Marceau B., faced preliminary charges of handling stolen goods and criminal association.
A fourth suspect, named as 27-year-old Gary M., was also appearing before a judge for possible charges.
Gary Madar, 27, is the brother of Kardashian West’s Paris chauffeur, Michael Madar. Both worked for the same car service company, but Michael Madar was freed earlier this week.
Six other people of 17 detained remained in custody and could face preliminary charges on Friday.