Dino arrested by EOW in Mithi River desilting case over loss of Rs 65.54 crore

Actor Dino Morea has been arrested by the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in connection with the alleged Mithi River desilting scam. According to a report in Mid-Day, the actor was taken into custody on October 2 following nearly eight hours of questioning at his residence in Bandra.The case relates to alleged financial irregularities in contracts awarded for the desilting and rejuvenation of Mumbai’s Mithi River. The investigation is looking into the alleged involvement of contractors, intermediaries and civic officials in the contracts and payments linked to the river-cleaning project. The BMC is reportedly estimated to have suffered a loss of Rs 65.54 crore.This is not the first time Morea has been questioned in connection with the case.

In May 2025, Dino and his brother Santino Morea were questioned by the EOW after investigators reportedly found phone records connecting them with individuals linked to the probe.The agency was also examining financial transactions involving Santino’s company, UBO Ridez, and people allegedly connected to the case. The probe has been looking into the flow of funds and the alleged links between various individuals associated with the civic contracts.

Ketan Kadam, who was arrested in 2025, is also among the accused in the case. Investigators have been examining allegations related to the awarding of civic contracts as well as payments made for the Mithi River desilting and rejuvenation work.The case has also been under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate. The agency had earlier conducted searches at Morea’s residence as part of its investigation, along with searches at other locations linked to people being examined in connection with the matter.Morea’s arrest comes as the EOW continues its probe into the alleged irregularities surrounding the Mithi River project and the suspected financial loss to the civic body.