Archive · 13 Jan 2026
Man Arrested in Canada's Largest Gold Heist
A man named Arsalan Chaudhary was arrested in Canada for being involved in a very big gold theft.
This theft happened at an airport in Toronto where a lot of gold bars and money were stolen.
The gold was worth over $20 million.
The police have been investigating this case, called Project 24K, and have arrested several people.
One of the people involved is believed to be in India.
The police say they will find everyone involved no matter where they hide.
A man was arrested in Canada's Peel region in connection with Project 24K, a probe into the theft of over $20 million in gold bars.
The theft occurred at Toronto Pearson International Airport on April 17, 2023, involving 400 kilograms of gold and $2.5 million in foreign currency.
Ten individuals have been charged or have arrest warrants issued against them, including a former Air Canada employee believed to be in India.
Arsalan Chaudhary, 43, was arrested at Toronto Pearson International Airport after flying in from Dubai.
Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah emphasized the dedication and expertise of the police in tackling complex, high-stakes crime.
- Who
- Arsalan Chaudhary and nine other individuals
- What
- Theft of over $20 million in gold bars and $2.5 million in foreign currency
- When
- April 17, 2023
- Where
- Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada
- Why
- To exploit airline systems and redirect the cargo
- Date of Theft
- April 17, 2023
- Location of Theft
- Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Amount Stolen
- Over $20 million in gold bars and $2.5 million in foreign currency
- Number of Accused
- 10
- Arrested Individuals
- Arsalan Chaudhary, Simran Preet Panesar, Archit Grover, Parmpal Sidhu, Amit Jalota, Prasath Paramalingam, Ali Raza, Ammad Chaudhary, Durante King-Mclean
- Investigation Name
- Project 24K
Sources
Man arrested in Canada’s largest gold heist in project 24K probe, police say another suspect in India
$20 mn gold heist: Indian arrested in Canada as suspect in Project 24K theft case – Firstpost
Fugitive Arsalan Chaudhary arrested at scene of crime in Canada’s biggest gold heist case
Toronto gold heist: Accused arrested in Canada’s largest theft case, ‘key insider’ still hiding in India, say police
Who is Arsalan Chaudhary? What we know about suspect in Canada’s largest gold heist
Canada arrests suspect in 2023 $20 million heist; another accused traced to India
