ED attaches assets from 'Birch by Romeo Lane'
Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported May 27, 2026 · Last updated May 28, 2026
The India — Enforcement Directorate's attachment of assets from 'Birch by Romeo Lane' highlights the financial risks associated with illegal business operations and regulatory non-compliance. This event could lead to increased scrutiny on hospitality businesses in India, potentially impacting their operational costs and compliance efforts. Investors might view the hospitality sector in Goa with caution due to perceived regulatory lapses.
The India — Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 11.01 crore in connection with its money laundering investigation into the illegal operation of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Arpora, Goa. This brings the total attached and frozen assets to Rs 29.05 crore. The investigation stems from FIRs registered by the Goa — Goa Police against promoter brothers Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra following a devastating fire on December 6, 2025, that killed 25 people. The nightclub, operated by Being GS Hospitality Goa Arpora LLP, was found to be operating without mandatory statutory approvals, including a Fire NOC, and allegedly used forged documents like fake Health NOCs and Police Clearance Certificates to obtain licenses. The trade license had expired on March 31, 2024, but operations continued illegally, generating approximately Rs 29.78 crore in revenue, identified as proceeds of crime. Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra had fled to Thailand but were later deported to India and arrested.
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