Key Figure in Pearson Airport Gold Heist Testifying at Trial of Another Accused Man
A man who admitted his role in the massive gold heist at Toronto’s Pearson airport is testifying today at the trial of another man accused in the case. Arsalan Chaudhary was sentenced this spring to four years in prison after pleading guilty to theft over $5,000, and he was given 40 years to pay back $22 million in restitution. He is taking the stand in the trial of Parmpal Sidhu, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of theft over $5,000 and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence in the 2023 heist. Prosecutors allege that Sidhu, an Air Canada employee at the time, provided a doctored waybill that allowed another man to pick up more than $22 million in gold and currency from a Pearson airport cargo bay in what investigators have called one of the largest gold heists in Canadian history.
TL;DR
- Arsalan Chaudhary is testifying in the trial of Parmpal Sidhu for his role in the Pearson airport gold heist.
- Chaudhary pleaded guilty to theft and was sentenced to four years in prison, with 40 years to repay $22 million.
- Prosecutors allege Sidhu, an Air Canada employee, provided a doctored waybill that facilitated the theft.
- The heist involved over $22 million in gold and currency and is considered one of Canada's largest.
- Sidhu has pleaded not guilty to theft and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.