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Arrest made in last year's over 20M gold heist at Toronto's Pearson airport

Darpan News Desk, 17 Apr, 2024 11:27 AM

Police have charged nine people in the Hollywood movie-worthy heist of nearly 24-million dollars in cash and gold one year ago today at Toronto's Pearson airport.

They include two men who worked for Air Canada and an alleged gun trafficker.

But they've only managed to recover about 90-thousand-dollars out of the 20-million in gold.

The following individuals were arrested and charged:

Parmpal Sidhu, a 54-year-old man from Brampton and an Air Canada employee:

Theft Over $5000
Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Amit Jalota, a 40-year-old man from Oakville:

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (X2)
Theft Over $5000
Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Ammad Chaudhary, a 43-year-old man from Georgetown:

Accessory After the Fact of Indictable Offence

Ali Raza, a 37-year-old man from Toronto:

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Prasath Paramalingam, a 35-year-old man from Brampton:

Accessory After the Fact of Indictable Offence
Firearms Trafficking, Aiding and Abetting, Conspiracy (US Indictment charges)

These individuals have been released on conditions and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton at a later date.

Canada-wide warrants have been issued for the following individuals:

Simran Preet Panesar, a 31-year-old man from Brampton, a former Air Canada employee, who was employed at the time of the theft:

Theft Over $5000
Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence

Archit Grover, a 36-year-old man from Brampton:

Theft Over $5000
Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
Firearms Trafficking Related Offence – US Indictment

Arsalan Chaudhary, a 42-year-old man from Mississauga:

Theft Over $5000
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (X2)
Conspiracy TO Commit indictable offence

A Warrant in the 1st has been issued for:

Durante King-Mclean, a 25-year-old man from Brampton:

Theft Over $5000
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

King-Mclean is currently in custody in the United States on firearms trafficking-related charges, and investigators have been in touch with him and his legal counsel.

“Our investigators and entire service recognized the heightened interest and impact this incident had in our community. We immediately deployed the necessary resources to address and ensure arrests are made in this complex and multi-faceted investigation that crossed international borders. I commend the incredible work done by our investigators, the ATF, other law enforcement partners, and our community for working together to identify and arrest those responsible for this brazen crime.” Nishan Duraiappah, Peel Regional Police Chief.

Investigators are urging anyone with information about this incident to call Peel Regional Police.

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