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Dino Morea Appears Before Mumbai Police in Mithi River Desilting Scam Probe
- •Actor Dino Morea appeared before the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s Office to join the investigation into the alleged Mithi River desilting scam.
- •Morea's involvement is linked to his alleged association with contractors and officials suspected of embezzling public funds for flood prevention.
- •In 2025, the ED conducted raids at 15 locations, including Morea's residence, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
- •The Mithi River desilting project, initiated after the 2005 Mumbai floods, aimed to improve flood management, but discrepancies in reported work raised suspicions.
- •Morea is also facing scrutiny in the Disha Salian death case, with his name mentioned in a fresh FIR registered by the CBI following a Bombay High Court order.
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Actor Dino Morea appeared at the Mumbai Police Commissioner's Office to join the investigation into the alleged Mithi River desilting scam being handled by the Economic Offences Wing. His involvement stems from an alleged association with contractors and officials suspected of embezzling public funds meant for flood prevention and drainage maintenance.
In 2025, the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at 15 locations across Mumbai and Kochi, which included Dino Morea's residence. These raids were executed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to trace proceeds allegedly linked to financial misconduct involving contractors and officials.
The Mithi River desilting project was initiated by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and other civic agencies following the devastating 2005 Mumbai floods to improve flood management by clearing debris and maintaining the riverbed. However, subsequent investigations revealed discrepancies between the reported desilting work and what was actually carried out, raising suspicions of fund embezzlement.
