After a year of meticulous investigation, I can finally unveil the intricate details of the $22-million Toronto airport gold heist: how it was executed, who stands accused, what became of the loot, and the trio of critical errors that dashed their flawless plan.
This is the story of Canada's largest gold heist, ranking sixth worldwide, a daring caper that almost slipped into the annals of unsolved mysteries. But it all unraveled due to three seemingly inconsequential yet pivotal mistakes, leading to a series of arrests in Canada for the stolen gold and an international crackdown on related charges of gun-running in the United States.
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From the mechanics of the heist to the identities of those involved, from the unfolding investigation to the simple missteps that turned everything upside down—the saga of the gold heist and its aftermath spans borders and involves a cast of characters now facing justice in both Canada and the United States.
In Canada, the apprehended include:
Parmpal Sidhu, 54, from Brampton, an Air Canada employee charged with theft and conspiracy.
Amit Jalota, 40, from Oakville, facing charges for possession of stolen property and conspiracy.
Ammad Chaudhary, 43, from Georgetown, charged as an accessory.
Ali Raza, 37, a Toronto jewelry store owner charged with possession of stolen property.
Prasath Paramalingam, 35, from Brampton, also charged as an accessory.
Meanwhile, Durante King-Mclean, 25, the alleged driver, remains in US custody despite being sought in Canada. Authorities continue to pursue three fugitives:
Simran Preet Panesar, 31, from Brampton, a former Air Canada employee implicated in the theft.
Archit Grover, 36, also from Brampton, wanted in both Canada and the US.
Arsalan Chaudhary, 42, from Mississauga, wanted on multiple charges related to the heist.
In the United States, arrests have been made and charges laid against Durante King-Mclean and Jalisa Edwards, 25, from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Paramalingam and Grover are additionally wanted in the US for their roles in the gun-related aspects of the case.
