A trial for another man accused in the Toronto Pearson Airport gold heist is underway as a key figure is scheduled to continue testifying. Multiple outlets report that a man who previously admitted his role in the heist takes the stand again at the new trial, following earlier proceedings in the case.
The testimony ties back to a former participant, Arsalan Chaudhary, who pleaded guilty to theft over $5,000 and was sentenced this spring to four years in prison. Outlets describe his account as involving gold being taken by kidnappers, with him claiming he received a share of the gold and that he began melting and selling it before later travelling to Pakistan. Other coverage focuses on the witness framing his actions in terms of losses, saying he “did everything for nothing” after claiming his fortune was taken.
Across reports, the common point is that the accused person on trial is linked to the same Pearson airport theft, and the court is hearing testimony from a convicted co-accused or cooperating participant about how the gold was handled and where it went.
