Actor Dino Morea Questioned by ED in Mumbai's Mithi River Desilting Scam Probe
Actor Dino Morea appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai on June 19, 2025, for questioning in a money laundering probe connected to an alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam. The ED is investigating financial transactions linked to Morea and other accused in the BMC contract irregularities spanning 2017-2023. This follows earlier searches and questioning of the actor and his brother.
Unpacked:
The scam involves alleged financial irregularities and corruption in contracts awarded for desilting the Mithi river in Mumbai. Despite significant public funds allocated to clean and maintain the river after the 2005 floods, authorities suspect that the work was either not completed or substandard, with money siphoned off through fraudulent contracts and transactions.
Dino Morea and his brother are being investigated for suspected links to financial transactions with an arrested middleman involved in the scam. Authorities are probing whether Morea benefited from or facilitated irregularities in the BMC contracts for desilting the Mithi river between 2017 and 2023.
Investigators have questioned Dino Morea and his brother, conducted searches at Morea’s Bandra residence, and scrutinized bank transactions between the accused parties. The Economic Offences Wing and the Enforcement Directorate are both involved, with several arrests already made in connection with the case.
The Mithi river serves as a crucial stormwater drainage channel for Mumbai, helping prevent flooding during the monsoon. Its pollution and silt buildup contributed to the catastrophic 2005 floods, prompting repeated efforts by authorities to keep the river clear and functional to protect Mumbai from flood risks.