Dino Morea questioned by Mumbai EOW in Mithi River Desilting contracts case
Actor Dino Morea was questioned by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing regarding a corruption case involving Mithi River desilting contracts. The investigation centers on alleged financial irregularities and equipment rental schemes involving the BMC.
Why it matters
The case highlights potential corruption in municipal infrastructure projects and the involvement of high-profile individuals in financial probes.
Actor Dino Morea was questioned by the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Friday (October 2, 2026) in connection with a case involving contracts for desilting the Mithi River, according to an agency document.
Mr Morea arrived at the EOW office at 1.30 p.m. and joined the probe, the document added. An officer confirmed the questioning and said Mr. Morea was called to verify facts that came up during the probe.
The EOW has arrested three people in connection with the case, which relates to contracts awarded by the BMC for desilting the Mithi River. Investigators have alleged irregularities in equipment hiring rates and the contracting process.
The document added that Mr. Morea was questioned twice in May. Investigators found transactions between Mr. Morea and Ketan Kadam, one of the accused in the case, between 2019 and 2022.
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