Archive · 2 Aug 2025
ED Continues Probe in Mumbai River Desilting Scam
The ED is continuing its investigation into a Mithi River cleaning scam in Mumbai.
They looked at more locations and froze over ₹47 crore.
The investigation started because of a police report that said contractors and officials may have worked together to steal money from the government, causing a loss of over ₹65 crore.
Investigators are looking into claims of fake documents and problems with the machines used to clean the river.
The ED conducted follow-up searches in Mumbai related to the Mithi river desilting scam.
Searches were carried out at eight locations, including premises of BMC contractors and an engineer.
Over ₹47 crore was frozen in multiple bank accounts, Fixed Deposits, and Demat accounts.
Digital devices, records, and documents were seized during the search operations.
The investigation is based on an FIR alleging a ₹65 crore loss to the BMC.
- Who
- ED, BMC contractors, and a BMC engineer.
- What
- ED conducted searches and froze assets in an ongoing investigation of the Mithi River desilting scam.
- When
- Searches were conducted on Thursday (no specific date provided).
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To investigate alleged irregularities and financial losses related to the desilting of the Mithi River.
- Agency
- Enforcement Directorate (ED)
- Scam Amount (Alleged Loss)
- ₹65 crore
- Assets Frozen
- ₹47 crore
- Total POC Seized/Frozen
- ₹49.8 crore
- Location of Searches
- Mumbai
- Involved Parties
- BMC contractors and a BMC Engineer
Sources
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