Toronto Pearson Gold Heist Trial: What Court Heard in October 2026
Short answer
On 13 October 2026, Canadian searches rose around the Toronto Pearson gold heist as a key figure testified in the Brampton trial of a former Air Canada worker. The 2023 theft involved gold and cash valued at more than $20 million. This page summarises published court reporting—not a verdict.
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The alleged crime (2023)
Reporting describes a April 2023 theft from Air Canada’s cargo warehouse at Toronto Pearson in which a shipment of roughly 400 kg of gold plus currency—valued above $20–22 million in coverage—was stolen after arriving from Switzerland. Investigators have called it among the largest gold heists in Canadian history.
What October 2026 coverage says
Canadian Press and Global News reported that Arsalan Chaudhary, who pleaded guilty earlier and received a four-year sentence plus a large restitution order, was testifying at the trial of Parmpal Sidhu, a former Air Canada cargo employee who has pleaded not guilty. National Post coverage detailed testimony about shared manager logins, removal of a “VAL” (valuable) code from the shipment record, and a doctored waybill that allegedly enabled pickup.
These are courtroom allegations and testimony as reported—not findings we independently investigate.
How to read court news responsibly
- Separate “testified that” from “proven that.”
- Prefer Canadian Press / major outlets over anonymous accounts.
- Remember accused persons who plead not guilty are entitled to the presumption of innocence until judgment.
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Last updated 2026-10-13. Not legal advice.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the heist?
Reporting places the Pearson cargo theft in April 2023.
What is happening in October 2026?
Trial coverage describes testimony in the case against a former Air Canada employee in Brampton court.
How much was stolen?
Coverage commonly cites more than $20 million in gold and currency.
Has everyone been convicted?
No—some accused have pleaded guilty; others are on trial or fugitive per reporting. Follow court outcomes.
Is Pearson unsafe for passengers?
This case concerns cargo warehouse security in 2023; passenger terminals are a different system.