Reports claim Benoit Violier, 44, who ran the Restaurant de l’Hotel de Ville in Switzerland, was the victim of a scam allegedly masterminded by Swiss wine company Private Finance Partners.
The ‘world’s best chef’, who was found dead in his home last week, was the victim of a huge wine scam that put him in considerable financial trouble, according to reports.
Benoit Violier, 44, whose Restaurant de l’Hotel de Ville was awarded three Michelin stars, committed suicide last Sunday, leaving no note.
But it is now claimed he was in significant financial trouble, despite the apparent success of his restaurant in Crissier, near Lausanne in Switzerland.
According to reports, the renowned chef fell victim to a scheme where rare wines priced from £14,000 up to £27,500 were sold to restaurants – but never delivered.
Source: World’s best chef who committed suicide was ‘victim of £1m wine scam’
