"Arsalan Chaudhary was sentenced to four years in prison minus 174 days for time already served during pre-trial custody, reflecting the severity of his crimes."
"The heist at Pearson airport, which took place on April 17, 2023, involved a cargo shipment of 400 kilograms of gold valued at over $20 million."
"Chaudhary was charged with theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime, and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence."
"The judge issued a restitution order of 40 years due to the $22 million that was stolen during the heist, emphasizing the crime's impact."
Arsalan Chaudhary, 43, was sentenced to four years in prison for his involvement in the largest gold heist in Canadian history at Pearson airport. He was arrested in January after returning from Dubai and faced multiple charges, including theft over $5,000. The judge reduced his sentence by 174 days for time served. A restitution order of 40 years was issued due to the $22 million stolen. The heist occurred on April 17, 2023, involving a cargo shipment of 400 kilograms of gold and foreign currency.
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