Actor Dino Morea Questioned For 6 Hours In Rs 65-Crore Mumbai Desilting 'Scam'
Bollywood actor Dino Morea was questioned by Mumbai police for six hours regarding his alleged involvement in a Rs 65-crore desilting scam involving the Mithi River. Authorities are investigating potential financial links between the actor and the primary accused in the fraudulent BMC contract case.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding corruption in municipal infrastructure projects and the intersection of celebrity influence with criminal investigations.
Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Friday questioned Bollywood actor Dino Morea for six hours in connection with the alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam, an official said.According to an EOW official, the actor was allowed to leave after questioning, and he may be called again as per need and requirement.The investigation pertains to alleged financial irregularities in a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) sanitation contract awarded to clean and desilt the Mithi River.The civic body had initiated a major project to clear sludge from the Mithi River using specialised equipment, including 'sludge pushers' and 'dredging machines,' procured from Kochi-based firm Matprop Technical Services Private Limited, police sources said.Subsequent investigations revealed that the key accused, Ketan Kadam and Jay Joshi, allegedly colluded with officials from Matprop and the BMC's Storm Water Drains (SWD)…
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