Actor Dino Morea arrested in alleged ₹65 crore Mumbai desilting scam

Bollywood actor Dino Morea has reportedly been arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged Mithi River desilting scam involving more than ₹65 crore.

Bollywood actor Dino Morea has reportedly been arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged Mithi River desilting scam involving more than ₹65 crore.

According to Indian media reports, a Mumbai Police team questioned Morea for several hours at his residence in Bandra. Following the questioning the actor was formally arrested as part of the investigation after authorities reportedly found evidence they considered relevant to the case.

Police sources said the case relates to alleged financial irregularities worth ₹65.54 crore involving the cleaning and desilting of Mumbai’s Mithi River and the awarding of contracts connected to the work.

Investigators are reportedly examining Morea’s alleged financial involvement in the case. The allegations concern the handling of funds and contracts related to the river-cleaning project.

Following his arrest Morea was taken for a medical examination, according to the reports. He is then expected to be produced before a local court where investigators may seek custody for further questioning as part of the ongoing probe.

The Mithi River is an important water body flowing through Mumbai and its desilting and maintenance have been the subject of various civic projects over the years. Investigations into alleged irregularities in such contracts may involve several individuals, companies and governmental processes.

At this stage the allegations against Dino Morea remain part of an ongoing investigation. An arrest does not by itself establish guilt and the final determination of any criminal liability would depend on the investigation and judicial proceedings.

Further details regarding the specific evidence cited by investigators the sections of law invoked against Morea and the response of the actor or his legal representatives were not included in the original report.

The case is expected to proceed through the legal process, with investigators continuing to examine the alleged financial transactions and contractual arrangements connected to the Mithi River desilting project.