Brief
Key figure in Pearson gold heist testifies at trial of Air Canada employee
Arsalan Chaudhary, who pleaded guilty to the $22 million theft, took the stand as prosecutors pursue Sidhu for alleged conspiracy.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Arsalan Chaudhary, sentenced earlier this year to four years in prison for his role in the 2023 Pearson International Airport gold heist, testified today in Brampton, Ontario, during the trial of Air Canada employee Parmpal Sidhu.
What happened
Police say the heist on April 17, 2023, involved the theft of 6,600 gold bars weighing more than 400 kg, valued at about $22 million. Sidhu is accused of providing a falsified waybill that enabled the removal of the gold and cash from a cargo bay.
What the reports add
The Canadian Press notes that Chaudhary was sentenced this spring after pleading guilty to theft over $5,000 and ordered to pay $22 million in restitution. Sidhu has pleaded not guilty to theft over $5,000 and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
What was said
The article does not quote any witnesses; it only reports the procedural facts.
How it came about
The case stems from the joint “Project 24K” investigation that uncovered the massive gold theft, one of the largest in Canadian history.
Key facts
- Arsalan Chaudhary testified at Parmpal Sidhu's trial in Brampton, Ontario. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Chaudhary was sentenced to four years in prison and ordered to pay $22 million restitution. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Sidhu is accused of providing a doctored waybill that facilitated the theft of 6,600 gold bars. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Key figure in Pearson airport gold heist testifying at trial of another accused man”
