Panaji/New Delhi, Jan 23 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted raids in Goa and Delhi after it filed a money laundering case against the promoters of a Goa-based nightclub where 25 people were killed in a devastating fire in December last year, officials said About eight premises, including the offices and residential locations of brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, apart from that of some others involved in the case are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said.

The fire broke out on December 6, 2025 at the Birch by Romeo Lane, a nightclub in Goa's Arpora village, when it was hosting a dance party. As many as 50 people were injured in the incident.

The two brothers fled the country hours after the incident and travelled to Thailand. They were later deported to India on December 17 last year and are currently in the custody of Goa police. PTI NES DV DV

Nightclub promoters investigated for money laundering after deadly fire; premises searched under anti-money laundering law. Enforcement action under money laundering laws has been initiated against the promoters of a Goa nightclub after a December 6 fire that caused 25 deaths. The Enforcement Directorate registered a PMLA case and searched about eight premises, including the offices and residences of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra and others, seeking proceeds, documents, and assets connected to alleged laundering. The promoters left the country after the incident, were deported from Thailand, and remain in police custody.