Chef Santosh Shah Released from Custody After Depositing Bail Amount

Summary

Chef Santosh Shah was released on bail after depositing 450,000 in a fraud case involving a bounced check related to a restaurant purchase in Kathmandu.

Key Points
  • Chef Santosh Shah was released from custody after depositing the principal amount in a victim's account in a fraud case.
  • He was arrested on Jestha 3 and held under a 3-day remand for investigation.
  • The case involves a 2.5 million check given to Aarjav Holding Pvt. Ltd., which bounced, related to the purchase of Shila restaurant.
  • Santosh Shah is originally from Siraha and gained fame from BBC MasterChef 2020.
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