The luxurious yacht Koru, owned by magnate Jeff Bezos and valued at 500 million dollars, was the center of an unexpected episode on New Year’s Eve. While Lauren Sanchez, the businessman’s partner and former television reporter, was enjoying the sun on the coasts of St. Barth, customs agents conducted an unexpected inspection.
The inspection, which lasted for three hours, generated speculation and media attention. Sanchez, 55, was photographed on the deck of the Koru wearing a Versace bikini, a black pareo, and a wide-brimmed hat. According to authorities, the inspection was a "routine" one and did not respond to any particular suspicion.
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Despite the length of the raid, no relevant findings or significant incidents on board were reported. At the time of the inspection, Bezos was not on the yacht. Among Sanchez's companions was Tony González, a former NFL player and former romantic partner of the journalist, with whom she shares a 23-year-old son, Nikko.
González was seen enjoying the water and displaying a relaxed attitude, despite the presence of customs agents. The crew of the Koru cooperated at all times with the authorities, while a flight attendant was seen informing Sanchez about the situation.
Calm prevailed in the environment, and the yacht guests continued with their day without major disruptions. Sanchez, on the other hand, has not made any public statements about the incident, and neither has his representative. This event occurs amidst rumors of a supposed millionaire wedding between Bezos and Sanchez.
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Some publications claimed that the couple was planning to celebrate a ceremony costing over 600 million dollars by the end of 2024, but Bezos categorically denied such claims through his social media. Bezos and Sanchez, who got engaged in May 2023, have made the Koru a symbol of their relationship.
The yacht was the setting for an exclusive engagement party last August, and now, although for less glamorous reasons, it is once again attracting media attention. Saint Barthélemy, one of the most exclusive destinations in the Caribbean, witnessed how luxury and routine intersected in this episode.