Bollywood Star Dino Morea Questioned in Rs 65 Crore Scam

Bollywood actor Dino Morea was in the spotlight on Thursday as he appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to record his statement in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to a Rs 65 crore scam involving the Mithi river desilting project.

Officials reported that Morea arrived at the ED's Ballard Estate office in south Mumbai by 10:30 am. The actor, linked to financial transactions uncovered during the probe, was summoned by federal authorities. Earlier arrests were made in conjunction with the case, including those of individuals from the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing.

On June 6, the ED conducted widespread searches in Mumbai and Kochi, targeting Morea's premises and associates. This stems from an FIR by the Mumbai Police EOW against individuals involved in the alleged scam. Civic officials are accused of manipulating tenders to benefit certain equipment suppliers, raising concerns over fraudulent invoicing for sludge removal from the Mithi river—a critical drainage channel for Mumbai.

(With inputs from agencies.)