Actor Dino Morea Questioned For 6 Hours In Rs 65-Crore Mumbai Desilting 'Scam'

Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing questioned Bollywood actor Dino Morea for six hours regarding an alleged Rs 65-crore financial irregularity involving a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation sanitation contract. The probe focuses on a project to clean and desilt the Mithi River using specialised equipment procured from a Kochi-based firm called Matprop Technical Services Private Limited.

According to investigators, key individuals allegedly colluded with officials from Matprop and the civic body's Storm Water Drains department to siphon off funds through fraudulent billing and inflated costs. The actor's name reportedly emerged during the probe after call detail records of a key accused revealed multiple communications between him, the actor, and the actor's brother.

Authorities suspect that personal acquaintance and financial transactions took place between the actor and the key accused, prompting the questioning. Following the interrogation, the actor was allowed to leave, though officials indicated he may be called again if needed. Apart from the Mumbai Police, federal agencies including the Enforcement Directorate are also probing the case for money-laundering offenses.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify the exact financial amounts or nature of the transactions linked to the actor, nor do they detail the current legal status or whereabouts of the primary accused individuals.