Inside man or patsy? Crown, defence pitch narratives at trial of man accused in heist
Prosecutors say Parmpal Sidhu printed a doctored air waybill, while the defence argues he was used by an inside colleague.
- Prosecutors and defense lawyers presented closing submissions today in the Brampton, Ontario, trial of Parmpal Sidhu, who faces charges for the 2023 Pearson airport heist involving more than $22 million in gold and currency.
- The Crown alleges Sidhu printed the fraudulent air waybill that allowed someone to pick up the stolen goods, arguing the totality of evidence proves he knowingly participated in the scheme.
- Defense lawyers argue Sidhu was taken advantage of by longtime colleague Simran Preet Panesar, who they claim orchestrated the heist from inside before resigning and fleeing Canada with his family.
- Key witness Arsalan Chaudhary, who pleaded guilty to theft, testified he planned the heist with Panesar and took 30 per cent of the gold before fleeing to Pakistan and receiving a four-year prison sentence.
- The case is being heard by a judge alone, with a ruling expected in late January 2027, after prosecutors dropped charges against two other men, Ali Raza and Amit Jalota.
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Inside man or scapegoat? Defence, prosecutors make closing submissions in Pearson airport gold heist trial
Was a then-Air Canada employee an inside man who helped carry out one of the biggest gold heists in Canadian history, or a scapegoat exploited by a longtime friend? Those were the two competing scenarios presented to a Brampton, Ont., court Monday as prosecutors and defence lawyers made their closing submissions in the trial of Parmpal Sidhu.
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Inside man or patsy? Crown, defence pitch narratives at trial of man accused in heist
Was a then-Air Canada employee an inside man who helped carry out one of the biggest gold heists in Canadian history, or a scapegoat exploited by a longtime friend and
Inside man or patsy? Crown, defence pitch narratives at trial of man accused in heist – 105.9 The Region
Was a then-Air Canada employee an inside man who helped carry out one of the biggest gold heists in Canadian history, or a scapegoat exploited by a longtime friend and left to shoulder the blame? Those were the two competing scenarios presented to a Brampton, Ont., court today as prosecutors and defence lawyers made their closing submissions in the trial of Parmpal Sidhu. Sidhu has pleaded not guilty to theft over $5,000 and conspiracy to commit…
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