Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Restaurateur Spikes Drink; Claims It Was for Relaxation

2/2/2026

24 4 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Vikas Nath, a 63-year-old restaurateur, spiked a woman's drink with gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) at Annabel’s in London.
Staff noticed Nath's suspicious behavior and switched the drink before it was consumed.
Nath admitted spiking the drink but said it was to relax her, not to assault.
He disposed of GBL bottle after police were alerted.
The court heard Nath had a history of covertly recording sexual activity and the trial is ongoing.

1 of 1

Story summary

Vikas Nath, a 63-year-old restaurateur, spiked a woman's drink with gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) at Annabel’s in London.
Staff noticed Nath's suspicious behavior and switched the drink before it was consumed.
Nath admitted spiking the drink but said it was to relax her, not to assault.
He disposed of GBL bottle after police were alerted.
The court heard Nath had a history of covertly recording sexual activity and the trial is ongoing.