Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Dino Morea Questioned in Mithi River Desilting Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is looking into a money laundering case related to the Mithi River desilting project.
Actor Dino Morea and his brother have been questioned because of their possible connection to the alleged scam.
The investigation involves financial transactions between Morea and a key suspect, Ketan Kadam.
Authorities are also looking at how the accused acquired properties during the period of the scam.
This case involves allegations of corruption and financial losses for the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Actor Dino Morea was questioned by the ED for over three hours regarding the Mithi River desilting scam.
Morea is reportedly close to Ketan Kadam, a key accused and alleged middleman in the scam.
The ED is investigating monetary transactions between Morea and Kadam, totaling between Rs 14-18 lakh.
The ED has begun investigating properties acquired by the accused during the scam period.
The EOW booked 13 people for causing losses worth over Rs 65.54 crore to the BMC related to the scam.
- Who
- Actor Dino Morea and his brother are being investigated.
- What
- The Enforcement Directorate is questioning Dino Morea in relation to the Mithi River desilting scam.
- When
- Questioning occurred on Thursday.
- Where
- At the ED’s Ballard Estate office in Mumbai.
- Why
- To investigate money laundering related to the desilting scam.
Allegations
Investigation
Financial Irregularities
Allegations
Allegations of corruption and misuse of funds in the Mithi River desilting project
Investigation
Investigations ongoing
- Involved
- Dino Morea, Ketan Kadam, BMC officials
- Scam Value
- Over Rs 65.54 crore
- Transactions
- Rs 14-18 lakh between Morea and Kadam
- Desilting contracts
- Worth nearly Rs 1,100 crore
- Location Searched
- Bandra (West) home