2 Men of Indian Descent Among 6 Arrested in Canada’s Largest Gold and Cash Robbery

Two Indian-origin men were among six individuals arrested in Canada’s $22.5 million gold and cash heist. The Peel Regional Police announced that warrants were issued for three additional suspects in the case. The theft occurred as gold and currency had arrived on an Air Canada flight from Zurich, Switzerland. Some former Air Canada employees are suspected to have played a role in the theft, with at least one individual in custody and an arrest warrant issued for another.

The individuals arrested include Parmpal Sidhu, 54, and Amit Jalota, 40, both of Indian origin from Ontario, along with Ammad Chaudhary, 43, Ali Raza, 37, and Prasath Paramalingam, 35. Additionally, Durante King-Mclean, a 25-year-old from Brampton, is currently in custody in the United States on firearms trafficking-related charges. Investigators have been in contact with him and his legal counsel. The arrests followed a lengthy investigation into the audacious crime reported last year.

One of the suspects, Parmpal Sidhu, was working at Air Canada at the time of the theft. Canada-wide warrants were issued for three more individuals, including Simran Preet Panesar, Archit Grover, and Arsalan Chaudhary. The Peel Regional Police described the daring theft from the Air Canada cargo facility as the largest gold heist in Canadian history. According to the lead investigator Det.-Sgt.

Mike Mavity, individuals who worked for the airline were vital in executing the theft. The stolen cargo was reported missing on April 18, prompting an immediate investigation that crossed borders and involved collaboration with law enforcement agencies in the United States. Peel Regional Police seized one kilogram of gold, believed to be from the theft, as well as smelting equipment and approximately $434,000 in Canadian currency. In total, nine individuals have been charged or issued warrants for over 19 charges related to the heist.

Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah emphasized the investigation’s priority and commitment to collaborating with national and international law enforcement partners to ensure the arrest and accountability of those responsible for the crime. The chief acknowledged the significant impact of the incident on the community and commended the collaborative effort in identifying and arresting the perpetrators. The details of this story have been published from a syndicated feed and have not been edited by NDTV staff, except for the headline.