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Indian-origin restaurateur Vikas Nath, 63, admitted in court to spiking a woman’s spicy margarita with the date-rape drug GBL at London’s exclusive Annabel’s club in January 2024. Nath, who owns Michelin-starred restaurants, claimed he did it to make her “less anxious.” Staff intervened before the drink was consumed, and police were alerted.
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The London hospitality industry has been rocked by revelations that Vikas Nath, a Michelin-starred restaurateur and millionaire, spiked a woman’s drink at the prestigious Annabel’s private members’ club in Mayfair. Nath, director of the acclaimed Benares restaurant, admitted to adding gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), a controlled substance, into a woman’s margarita.
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Incident Details: On January 15, 2024, staff witnessed Nath using a straw to transfer liquid from a vanilla extract bottle into the woman’s drink.
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Intervention: Club staff discreetly replaced the spiked margarita before it was consumed and immediately contacted police.
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Court Proceedings: At Southwark Crown Court, Nath admitted the act but denied sexual intent, claiming he wanted to help the woman “relax” and be “less anxious.”
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Charges: Nath faces charges of attempting to administer a substance with intent and possession of a Class B drug.
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Reputation Impact: Nath’s ownership of Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK and Spain has drawn widespread media scrutiny, raising concerns about trust and safety in nightlife venues.
Major Takeaways
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The case underscores serious risks of drink-spiking in nightlife settings.
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Nath’s defense has been widely criticized, with prosecutors emphasizing the dangerous nature of GBL.
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The trial highlights the need for stricter safeguards in hospitality venues to protect patrons.
Sources: BBC News; Daily Mail; IBTimes UK; AOL News
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