Bollywood actor Dino Morea has been arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with a financial irregularities case involving the Mithi River desilting project. The arrest took place on Friday, October 2, 2026 following nearly eight hours of questioning at his Bandra residence.
According to police sources, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police took Dino Morea into custody after investigating allegations of financial misconduct in contracts related to the cleaning and desilting of the Mithi River. Investigators claim that tender rigging, inflated expenses, and fake billing caused a loss of approximately 65.54 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The case has been under investigation for months. Dino Morea's name reportedly surfaced during the probe due to his alleged connections with one of the prime accused, Ketan Kadam. Phone call records apparently showed contact between the actor and several individuals linked to the case. In May 2025, both Dino Morea and his brother, Santino Morea, were questioned by the EOW in connection with the matter.
The case revolves around the desilting work of the Mithi River, a project initiated after the devastating Mumbai floods of 2005. Authorities allege that tenders were manipulated to favour specific contractors. One of the key allegations is that tender conditions were tailored to match the specifications of machinery from a particular company in Kochi. This meant contractors who won the bids were forced to use that company's equipment. Later, these machines were allegedly rented out at inflated prices through middlemen.
Investigators are also examining whether a portion of the funds from the desilting project was routed to a company associated with Santino Morea. The financial transactions between Ketan Kadam and Santino Morea are under scrutiny, and authorities are investigating whether money from the project was diverted to a firm called UBIO Ridz Private Limited, which is linked to Santino.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is separately investigating the money laundering angle. In June 2025, the ED conducted raids at Dino Morea's Bandra residence, as well as at locations linked to his brother, municipal officials, and contractors in Mumbai and Kochi. Dino Morea was summoned to record his statement at the ED office on June 12 of that year.
Several others have already been arrested in this case, including Ketan Kadam and Jayesh Joshi. The original FIR named 13 individuals, including municipal officials and contractors. They face accusations of orchestrating tender manipulations and creating fake bills for silt transportation.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full extent of the financial irregularities and the specific role played by each accused. Dino Morea's legal team has not yet issued a detailed statement regarding the arrest. Further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
For more updates on this case and other entertainment news, the ShineMat.com tech blog continues to follow the story closely. Stay Well and Be healthy.
According to police sources, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police took Dino Morea into custody after investigating allegations of financial misconduct in contracts related to the cleaning and desilting of the Mithi River. Investigators claim that tender rigging, inflated expenses, and fake billing caused a loss of approximately 65.54 crore to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
The case has been under investigation for months. Dino Morea's name reportedly surfaced during the probe due to his alleged connections with one of the prime accused, Ketan Kadam. Phone call records apparently showed contact between the actor and several individuals linked to the case. In May 2025, both Dino Morea and his brother, Santino Morea, were questioned by the EOW in connection with the matter.
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The case revolves around the desilting work of the Mithi River, a project initiated after the devastating Mumbai floods of 2005. Authorities allege that tenders were manipulated to favour specific contractors. One of the key allegations is that tender conditions were tailored to match the specifications of machinery from a particular company in Kochi. This meant contractors who won the bids were forced to use that company's equipment. Later, these machines were allegedly rented out at inflated prices through middlemen.
Investigators are also examining whether a portion of the funds from the desilting project was routed to a company associated with Santino Morea. The financial transactions between Ketan Kadam and Santino Morea are under scrutiny, and authorities are investigating whether money from the project was diverted to a firm called UBIO Ridz Private Limited, which is linked to Santino.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is separately investigating the money laundering angle. In June 2025, the ED conducted raids at Dino Morea's Bandra residence, as well as at locations linked to his brother, municipal officials, and contractors in Mumbai and Kochi. Dino Morea was summoned to record his statement at the ED office on June 12 of that year.
Several others have already been arrested in this case, including Ketan Kadam and Jayesh Joshi. The original FIR named 13 individuals, including municipal officials and contractors. They face accusations of orchestrating tender manipulations and creating fake bills for silt transportation.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the full extent of the financial irregularities and the specific role played by each accused. Dino Morea's legal team has not yet issued a detailed statement regarding the arrest. Further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
For more updates on this case and other entertainment news, the ShineMat.com tech blog continues to follow the story closely. Stay Well and Be healthy.
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