Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Dino Morea Questioned Over Alleged Mithi River Desilting Scam
Mumbai police are investigating a project to clean the Mithi River.
They suspect that some contracts and bills may have involved improper payments or inflated costs.
The reported loss to the city government is about Rs 65 crore, with one report giving the figure as Rs 65.54 crore.
Actor Dino Morea was questioned because investigators are examining his contacts with people linked to the case.
Police officials said he was questioned for about six hours and allowed to leave.
But one report said he had been arrested after a longer questioning session, so accounts of his custody differ.
Investigators are also looking at alleged payments involving his brother’s company.
A separate federal agency is investigating possible money laundering.
The allegations are still being investigated and have not been proven in court.
Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing questioned actor Dino Morea for about six hours over alleged irregularities in Mithi River desilting contracts.
EOW officials said Morea was allowed to leave and could be called again; one report said he was arrested on October 2 after nearly eight hours of questioning.
Investigators allege fraudulent billing and inflated costs caused the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation losses of about Rs 65 crore to Rs 65.54 crore.
Police are examining Morea’s communications with accused Ketan Kadam and alleged financial transactions involving Morea’s brother, Santino, and his company.
The Enforcement Directorate is separately investigating alleged money laundering, while the broader EOW probe into contractors, intermediaries and civic officials continues.
- Who
- Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing questioned actor Dino Morea; contractors, intermediaries and civic officials are also under investigation.
- What
- A probe into alleged financial irregularities in contracts to desilt and rejuvenate the Mithi River.
- When
- Morea was questioned on a Friday; one report said he was arrested on October 2, while other reports said he was allowed to leave.
- Where
- Mumbai, in connection with contracts for work on the Mithi River.
- Why
- Investigators allege fraudulent billing, inflated costs and other contract irregularities caused losses to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.
Investigators’ Allegations
Reported Status and Unproven Claims
Contracts and payments
Investigators’ Allegations
Investigators allege that contract specifications, machinery rentals, billing and costs were manipulated, causing losses to the municipal corporation.
Reported Status and Unproven Claims
The allegations remain under investigation; the reports do not establish that the contracts or payments were unlawful in court.
Dino Morea’s custody status
Investigators’ Allegations
One report said Morea was arrested on October 2 after nearly eight hours of questioning.
Reported Status and Unproven Claims
EOW officials said he was questioned for about six hours and allowed to leave; another report said he was not arrested.
Morea’s links to the case
Investigators’ Allegations
Investigators are examining communications with Ketan Kadam and alleged financial transactions involving Morea’s brother’s company.
Reported Status and Unproven Claims
The reports describe these as matters under investigation and do not establish criminal responsibility by Morea or his brother.
- Investigating police unit
- Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW).
- Reported loss
- About Rs 65 crore in some reports and Rs 65.54 crore in another.
- Questioning
- Most reports say Morea was questioned for about six hours; one says nearly eight hours.
- Custody reports
- EOW officials said Morea was allowed to leave; one report said he was arrested on October 2, while another explicitly denied that he was taken into custody.
- Alleged company transfer
- Reports say Rs 18 lakh was transferred in multiple transactions to UBO Ridez Private Limited, where Santino Morea was a director.
- Contract allegations
- Investigators allege tenders matched specialised equipment and that contractors were directed to rent machinery from intermediaries at inflated rates.
- Other investigation
- The Enforcement Directorate is separately investigating alleged financial irregularities and money laundering.
- Probe status
- The EOW formed a Special Investigation Team in 2024; the investigation remains ongoing.
Sources
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