Charges dropped against 2 men accused in Toronto Pearson gold heist
Charges against Amit Jalota and Ali Raza, two men accused in connection with the $20-million Toronto Pearson gold heist, were dropped on consecutive days.
Charges against two men accused in connection with the 2023 Toronto Pearson Airport gold heist have been dropped on consecutive days. Amit Jalota, an Oakville man, had his charges withdrawn in a Brampton court, while Ali Raza's charge was also dropped the following day. Both Jalota and Raza maintained their innocence throughout the case, with their lawyers expressing relief and concern over the impact on their clients' lives and reputations.
The lawyers for both men stated that their families are now left to move forward from the case, and the remaining accused are scheduled to stand trial beginning September 28.
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