Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Mithi River Desilting Scam

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches in Mumbai in connection to an alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam. The investigation involves contractors and civic officials suspected of tender manipulation and fraudulent billing under the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's jurisdiction.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 31-07-2025 15:44 IST | Created: 31-07-2025 15:44 IST

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The Enforcement Directorate launched fresh raids in Mumbai Thursday as part of its investigation into a Rs 65 crore money laundering case tied to the Mithi river desilting scam, official sources have confirmed.

As many as eight locations of contractors, accused of submitting fraudulent MoUs to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for silt dumping, are under scrutiny, sources indicated. Previously, raids were conducted at places linked to actor Dino Morea, his brother Santino, certain contractors, companies, and BMC officials.

The case originates from an FIR filed by Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing in May, implicating 13 individuals for manipulating tenders between 2017 and 2023, which benefitted specific machinery suppliers. The civic body planned the project to prevent flooding, as witnessed in 2005.

(With inputs from agencies.)