Dino Morea arrested in alleged ₹65.54-crore Mithi River desilting scam

Bollywood actor Dino Morea was arrested by Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on October 2 in connection with the alleged ₹65.54-crore Mithi River desilting scam, following nearly eight hours of questioning at his Bandra residence.

According to Mid-Day, Morea was taken into custody after the questioning. The case centres on alleged financial irregularities in contracts related to the desilting and rejuvenation of Mumbai’s Mithi River.

Investigators are examining the alleged roles of contractors, intermediaries and civic officials in the case. The alleged irregularities reportedly resulted in a loss of ₹65.54 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).

Morea had previously been questioned in connection with the case. In May 2025, he and his brother Santino Morea were questioned by the EOW after investigators found phone records linking them to people connected with the probe.

The EOW was also examining financial transactions involving Santino’s company, UBO Ridez, and individuals linked to the case.

The investigation has also focused on Ketan Kadam, who was arrested in 2025 and is among those accused in the case. Police have been examining allegations surrounding the awarding of civic contracts and payments related to the river-cleaning work.

The Enforcement Directorate had earlier searched Morea’s residence as part of its investigation into the case. Searches were also carried out at other locations linked to people under scrutiny.