From Passport Fraud to New Ventures: The Unfolding Tale of Lovkesh Bajaj and Flourish Stays
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- June 06, 2026
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Delhi’s Flourish Stays owner Lovkesh Bajaj, previously arrested for passport fraud, is back in the hospitality game
After a high‑profile arrest over alleged passport forgery, entrepreneur Lovkesh Bajaj has relaunched his Flourish Stays brand, drawing fresh scrutiny from police and curious onlookers alike.
When the police dragged Lovkesh Bajaj—founder of the boutique hospitality chain Flourish Stays—into a Delhi court last year, the headlines were all about a passport fraud case that left many wondering if his business would survive the scandal.
Fast forward to today, and Bajaj is once again stepping into the limelight, but this time it’s not a courtroom. He’s opened a new property under the Flourish Stays banner, a sleek, three‑storey guesthouse in South Delhi that aims to blend modern design with traditional Indian hospitality.
According to the Delhi Police, the 35‑year‑old was arrested in August 2022 for allegedly using a forged passport to secure a travel visa. The case, they say, is still under investigation, and several charges—ranging from document falsification to money‑laundering—remain pending.
Yet the entrepreneur seems undeterred. In a brief statement to the press, Bajaj admitted the past “was a learning curve” and insisted that the new property operates on a completely clean slate, with all licences and documentation verified by independent auditors.
Local residents are divided. Some applaud the fresh infusion of upscale accommodation in their neighbourhood, while others recall the earlier controversy and wonder whether the legal cloud will ever truly lift. For now, Flourish Stays continues to welcome guests, hoping the quality of service will speak louder than the headlines of the past.
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