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ED raids Birch Romeo Lane owners in Goa probe

January 23, 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a money-laundering investigation against the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane, the Luthra brothers and Ajay Gupta, following a deadly fire incident in Goa that resulted in 25 fatalities. Raids are being conducted at multiple locations in Delhi and Goa to gather evidence related to the club's illegal operations and potential complicity of local officials.

Central India's Premier English Daily

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ED raids are focused on the Luthra brothers and Ajay Gupta, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane.
The investigation is linked to a fire incident on December 6 that claimed 25 lives.
Raids are taking place at nine locations, including properties in Delhi and Goa.
An international manhunt was launched after the owners fled India but were later apprehended.
The ED is investigating potential money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

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ED raids Birch Romeo Lane owners in Goa probe

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