Dino Morea Quizzed in Mithi River Scam Probe
Actor Dino Morea joins the Mumbai Police investigation into the alleged Mithi River desilting scam involving public fund embezzlement.
Actor Dino Morea appeared before the Mumbai Police on Friday to participate in an ongoing investigation regarding the alleged Mithi River desilting scam. The actor visited the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s Office to assist the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) with their inquiries into the matter.
Allegations of Financial Misconduct
The investigation centers on the suspected embezzlement of public funds intended for flood prevention and drainage maintenance in Mumbai. The Mithi River desilting project, a critical initiative launched by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and other civic agencies following the catastrophic 2005 floods, has come under scrutiny. Investigators are looking into significant discrepancies between the desilting work officially reported and the actual work completed on the ground.
The actor's involvement arises from his alleged associations with certain contractors and officials suspected of being involved in the financial irregularities. This probe follows intensive action by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in 2025, which included raids at 15 locations across Mumbai and Kochi, including the residence of Dino Morea, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Dual Legal Scrutiny for the Actor
This development adds another layer of legal complexity for Morea, who is simultaneously facing scrutiny in the high-profile Disha Salian death case. Following a Bombay High Court order, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a fresh FIR on September 14, 2026, based on a statement from Salian's father, Satish Salian.
The Salian family has alleged that his daughter was a victim of gang-rape and murder, naming several prominent individuals in their statement to the authorities. The names mentioned in that specific investigation include:
- Dino Morea
- Aaditya Thackeray
- Sooraj Pancholi
- Rhea Chakraborty
- Rohan Roy
- Former Police Officials including Param Bir Singh and Sachin Vaze
Disha Salian was found dead in Mumbai on June 8, 2020, an incident initially recorded as an Accidental Death Report (ADR). Her death occurred just days before the passing of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, sparking widespread public controversy and intense investigation.