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.
Two men accused in the 2023 Toronto Pearson Airport gold heist had their charges dropped on consecutive days, according to court documents. Amit Jalota, an Oakville man, had his charges withdrawn in a Brampton court on Tuesday, his lawyer confirmed. Jalota, who maintained his innocence throughout the case, expressed relief at the decision, noting the three years he had faced navigating the criminal justice system and public scrutiny.
His lawyer, Leora Shemesh, revealed that Jalota had been denied banking privileges and faced restrictions on where he could work due to the allegations. The following day, Ali Raza, another accused, also saw his charge dropped. Raza expressed happiness upon leaving court, with his lawyer stating that the weak allegations had ruined Raza's life, affecting his business, reputation, and family.
The remaining eight accused, including mastermind Arsalan Chaudhary, are set to stand trial starting September 28.
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