### The Unlikely Heist: 'Grandpa Robbers' and Kim Kardashian's $10 Million Nightmare

Fri Jul 18 2025 19:56:12 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
### The Unlikely Heist: 'Grandpa Robbers' and Kim Kardashian's $10 Million Nightmare

A group of senior criminals faces trial for their audacious robbery of Kim Kardashian, exposing flaws in celebrity security and the surprising intricacies of a botched heist.


In an astonishing turn of events, the so-called "grandpa robbers" are set to appear in a Paris court, nearly nine years after they pulled off a daring heist against reality star Kim Kardashian. Leading the charge was 62-year-old Yunice Abbas, who sought to retire on a high note after robbing the celebrity of around $10 million worth of jewelry, including her famous engagement ring from rapper Kanye West. The heist occurred in October 2016 when the robbers, donning police uniforms, stormed into Kardashian’s Parisian hotel suite while she was resting. Despite the criminals' meticulous planning, a series of miscalculations led to their eventual capture by police.

Abbas, alongside five other accused accomplices, went into the night with plans that would soon unravel as they faced the fallout from both poor execution and underestimating law enforcement advancements. For Kardashian, the trauma of the experience was significant, resulting in a notable hiatus from social media and a re-evaluation of her lifestyle choices.

The trial will also shed light on how the gang managed to acquire sensitive information about Kardashian's whereabouts, as they allegedly exploited publicly shared details from her social media activities. Their success in this high-profile crime raises questions about celebrity safety and the risks posed by oversharing in the digital age. As the story unfolds in court, Kardashian is expected to testify, drawing widespread media attention and reflecting on a shocking event that marked a turning point in her public life.

With so much at stake, this bizarre case encapsulates the curious intersection of old-school crime and modern celebrity culture, revealing both the audacity of the "grandpa robbers" and the vulnerabilities of high-profile individuals in a hyper-connected world.

As the trial continues, the ramifications of this harrowing night will be closely examined, bringing to light critical discussions about security, celebrity, and societal fascination with crime.

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