The 2016 Paris robbery was a turning point for Kim Kardashian, largely due to safety failures, which led to her paying $12 million for her security detail. The reality star recently delivered testimony in a court case against the “Grandpa Gang,” who robbed her at gunpoint nearly a decade ago. Earlier this month, the case resulted in the conviction of eight people involved.
Nevertheless, Kardashian has seemingly learned from her mistakes and won’t take chances concerning safety measures. Sources close to her now claim that she has a “president-level” security protocol, comprising “former intelligence guys” and “ex-military.” The team reportedly costs her about $12 million a year, but she doesn’t seem to mind it.
Kim Kardashian security details include ex-military, says ‘source’
Sources close to Kim Kardashian shared particulars about her new “presidential-level” security detail, including ex-military personnel. The harrowing 2016 night when armed robbers pulled a multimillion-dollar jewelry heist on her during Paris Fashion Week pushed her to implement significant changes to safety protocols. One of them included paying for an extensive team that accompanies her everywhere. “Kim doesn’t go anywhere without her full team now,” a close friend told RadarOnline, adding she has “former intelligence guys, ex-military” working for her.
Another source claimed that the SKIMS founder and businesswoman has “built a fortress around her life.” The heist “completely changed the game.” It also pushed Kardashian to go that extra mile because “there was no way she was ever going to allow that kind of vulnerability again.” Earlier this year, she testified in court during the trial of the 10 accused robbers, recounting the “terrifying” and “life-changing” events from that night, as per the BBC. The mom of four recounted fearing the robbers were going to rape or kill her.
The report highlighted details about Kim Kardashian’s present security protocol, which involves “armored transport.” It further includes “multiple decoys, advance reconnaissance teams, and vetting of all staff and locations” and costs about $12 million a year. Reportedly, Kardashian’s security is so tight now that even her close pals undergo background checks to be close to her. “There’s a rulebook now,” claimed the insider, saying that those who don’t follow it won’t be allowed in.
Reports have mentioned that the businesswoman has hired additional security for her kids, whom she shares with Kanye West. The U.S. Sun had previously revealed that a source informed them that “armed security” and multiple nannies accompany the children — North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm — to their private school in California.