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Dino Morea arrested in Rs 65.54 crore Mithi case
Hindustan Times··2 Oct
Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing arrested actor Dino Morea on October 2 in the alleged Mithi River desilting case. Investigators say the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation suffered a loss of Rs 65.54 crore. Morea was questioned for nearly eight hours at his Bandra residence. He and brother Santino were earlier questioned in May 2025 over phone records and company links.
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What It Means For You
- The EOW case targets alleged irregularities in contracts to desilt and rejuvenate Mumbai's Mithi River.
- Thirteen people were booked earlier over the claimed Rs 65.54 crore civic loss.
- Ketan Kadam, linked in the probe, was arrested on May 7, 2025.
What's Happening
- Police are examining financial ties involving Santino's firm UBO Ridez and people linked to the case.
- Jayesh Joshi of Virgo Specialties was also arrested in the investigation.
- The Enforcement Directorate had earlier searched Morea's residence.
How The Tender Probe Began
- EOW formed a special team in August 2024 after BJP leaders alleged irregularities on the 17.84-km river.
- Police say tenders matched equipment from Matprop Technical Services, pushing contractors toward high rental rates.
- Officers allege silt quantities in civic records were inflated to raise payments.
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