Mumbai: Bollywood actor Dino Morea has filed for anticipatory bail after being questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) regarding the ₹65 crore Mithi River desilting scam.
Investigation Details
- Dino Morea and his brother Santino were interrogated for several hours by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday.
- The SIT launched an enquiry into the Mithi River desilting and beautification project in March 2024, following concerns raised by BJP MLCs Prasad Lad and Pravin Darekar.
- The probe uncovered a nexus between civic engineers, private firms, and intermediaries, allegedly siphoning off public funds under the guise of river cleaning.
- An FIR was filed at Azad Maidan police station against 13 individuals, citing criminal conspiracy, cheating, forgery, and breach of trust.
Dino Morea’s Legal Move
- Morea has petitioned the court for anticipatory bail, seeking protection from arrest as the investigation intensifies.
- Authorities are examining phone records between Morea, his brother, and prime accused Ketan Kadam to determine his level of involvement.
What’s Next?
- The court will review Morea’s bail plea, while the EOW continues its probe into the financial irregularities surrounding the Mithi River project.
- Further arrests may follow as investigators trace the flow of funds and identify additional suspects.
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