Two Indian-Origin Men 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 Canadian authorities also issued warrants for the arrest of three additional individuals in the case, according to Peel Regional Police (PRP).

The incident involved the theft of gold and currency that had recently arrived on an Air Canada flight from Zurich, Switzerland. Police suspect that at least two former Air Canada employees played a role in the theft, with one individual already in custody and an arrest warrant issued for the other.

Those arrested included Parmpal Sidhu, 54, and Amit Jalota, 40, both of Indian origin and from Ontario, along with Ammad Chaudhary, 43, Ali Raza, 37, and Prasath Paramalingam, 35. Additionally, Durante King-Mclean, a 25-year-old man from Brampton, is currently in custody in the United States on firearms trafficking-related charges.

The arrests were the outcome of a lengthy investigation into the crime that was reported the previous year. The police have also issued Canada-wide warrants for the arrest of three more individuals connected to the case.

Two of them were former Air Canada employees at the time of the theft. It was reported that the stolen cargo was reported missing to Peel Regional Police shortly after landing, and the subsequent investigation involved collaboration with the Philadelphia Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

The ATF arrested an individual in the United States who was found in possession of 65 illegal firearms. The investigation also led to the seizure of one kilogram of gold, believed to be from the theft, along with smelting equipment and approximately $434,000 Canadian currency.

In total, PRP has identified and charged or issued warrants for nine individuals with over 19 charges related to the case. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah stated that the investigation remains a priority, and they are working with national and international law enforcement partners to apprehend those responsible for the crime.

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