Driver released in Paris Kardashian probe

A driver of Kim Kardashian West arrested in Paris over a jewellery heist has been released from custody, but his bother and 13 others are still behind bars.

French investigators have released a chauffeur for Kim Kardashian West and two others in a probe into the robbery of more than $US10 million worth of jewellery from the star's Paris rented apartment in October.

The driver's brother and 13 others remain in custody on Wednesday after a round of arrests this week, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.

Authorities are focusing on the possibility that it was an inside job.

Officials have said that brothers Michael Madar, 40, and Gary Madar, 27, worked for the same car service company and were among those arrested. It was unclear which brother drove Kardashian the night of the robbery.

An investigating judge may travel to the US to speak with Kardashian West.


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