New Delhi, April 8 The Enforcement Directorate seized immovable assets worth Rs 17.45 crore as part of its investigation into money laundering against the promoters of a nightclub in Goa, where 25 people were killed in a fire in December 2025.
The federal investigation agency took action against the 'Birch by Romeo Lane' club under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
A provisional order was issued to seize immovable properties valued at Rs 17.45 crore in connection with an ongoing investigation related to the "illegal operation" of the establishment (Birch by Romeo), located in Arpora, Goa, the ED said in a statement.
It did not mention the owners of the seized assets.
In January, the agency conducted raids in Goa, Delhi, and Haryana against the club's promoters – brothers Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra – and several others.
The devastating fire broke out on December 6, 2025, at the nightclub located in Goa's Arpora village while it was hosting a dance party. As many as 50 people were injured in the incident.
