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Canada prosecutors drop charges against two in Toronto gold heist

Canada prosecutors drop charges against two in Toronto gold heist

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Summary

Canadian prosecutors dropped charges against two men, Amit Jalota and Ali Raza, who were accused in a large gold theft at Toronto Pearson Airport in 2023. The theft involved over 6,500 gold bars and millions in cash, making it the biggest gold heist in Canada’s history.

Key Facts

  • The gold heist happened in April 2023 at Toronto Pearson Airport.
  • More than 6,500 gold bars worth about 20 million Canadian dollars were stolen.
  • Two men, Amit Jalota and Ali Raza, had their charges dropped last week.
  • The men were accused of possessing stolen gold or money from the heist.
  • The theft was done by using a fake airway bill to access the cargo.
  • A truck was used to carry the 400kg (881lb) of stolen gold.
  • One man has been sentenced to four years in Canada for planning the theft.
  • Another man serving prison in the US was linked to selling guns bought with money from the heist.
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