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Chef Santosh Shah released on bail in banking case

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Celebrity chef Santosh Shah was released on bail in a banking offense case after depositing the claimed amount.
  • Police arrested Shah and another individual, Narayan Sah Sudi, in connection with a complaint about unpaid purchase of a restaurant.
  • Shah gained international recognition after reaching the finals of

Celebrity chef Santosh Shah has been released on bail in a banking offense case, according to police. Shah deposited bail equivalent to the claimed amount in the case, allowing for his release on a recognizance bond. The investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Police arrested Shah and 58-year-old Narayan Sah Sudi on Friday in Janakpurdham Sub-metropolitan City, Dhanusha, after obtaining court permission. Sudi was also released. The case stems from a complaint by Shakuntala Adhikari (Thapa), who alleged Shah failed to make full payment for a restaurant purchased in Gairidhara, Kathmandu. Both men were brought to Kathmandu for investigation.

Shah is a prominent chef in Nepal, known for popularizing Nepali cuisine globally. He achieved international fame in 2020 by reaching the final of the BBC's "MasterChef: The Professionals," drawing significant attention in Nepal and abroad.

He has been released after depositing bail equal to the claimed amount. The investigation is ongoing, and he is required to appear whenever summoned.

— Pawan BhattaraiSpokesperson for the Kathmandu District Police Range, explaining Shah's release.
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