Dino Morea Controversy: Bollywood actor Dino Morea found himself under intense public scrutiny after being summoned and questioned by the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in connection with the alleged Mithi River desilting scam. While viral rumours on social media claimed the actor was taken into custody, official sources and the actor himself clarified that he has not been arrested.

Here is a detailed look at the case, the allegations, and Dino Morea’s connection to the ongoing investigation.

What Is the ₹65.54 Crore Mithi River Desilting Scam?

The Mithi River desilting project was launched by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) following the devastating 2005 Mumbai floods. The initiative aimed to clear debris, remove silt, and maintain the riverbed to manage monsoon drainage and prevent chronic flooding across the city.

However, subsequent investigations revealed significant financial irregularities in the civic contracts. Investigators allege that contractors, intermediaries, and certain civic officials manipulated the tendering process, submitted questionable documents, and inflated the reported quantity of silt removed.

According to the investigation, the alleged irregularities resulted in a ₹65.54 crore loss to the BMC.

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Why Is Dino Morea Being Questioned By The EOW?

Dino Morea’s name came under the scanner after police identified phone records showing contact between the actor and individuals linked to the probe. Furthermore, investigators are scrutinising financial dealings between Morea and Ketan Kadam, an accused middleman in the case.

According to The Indian Express, investigators had identified several transactions between Morea and Kadam, reportedly involving amounts in the range of ₹14 lakh to ₹18 lakh.

Additionally, police noted that Morea’s brother, Santino Morea, and Kadam’s wife, Punita Kadam, previously served as directors in UBO Ridez Private Limited.

Earlier in June 2025, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the actor's residence alongside 14 other locations across Mumbai and Kochi as part of a parallel financial probe.

Has Dino Morea Been Arrested?

No, Dino Morea has not been arrested. Despite widespread reports on Friday, October 2, 2026, suggesting he was detained after being questioned for nearly eight hours, the actor denied his arrest. The EOW confirmed that Morea was called in to explain his financial dealings and assist with the investigation, but he has not been named as an accused in the case.

FAQs

Q1: Has actor Dino Morea been arrested in the Mithi River scam?

A1: No, Dino Morea has not been arrested. He was questioned by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) to clarify financial transactions.

Q2: What is the estimated loss in the Mithi River desilting scam?

A2: The alleged irregularities in the BMC's desilting contracts resulted in an estimated loss of ₹65.54 crore.

Q3: Why was Dino Morea summoned by the Mumbai EOW?

A3: The EOW summoned the actor to investigate monetary transactions between him and Ketan Kadam, a suspected middleman in the desilting scam.