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Economic Times
3 days ago
- Economic Times
Dino Morea summoned by ED in Mithi River Distilling case
The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday summoned Bollywood actor Dino Morea to appear before it next week in the Rs 65 crore Mithi River Desilting scam case. On Thursday, the agency had raided 15 locations, including the actor's home in Bandra (West), Mumbai. The raids covered other premises located in Mumbai in Maharashtra and Kochi in Kerala. Properties linked to Morea's brother Santino were also raided, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, contractors and some others, the sources said on Thursday. The investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. The ED case stems from a Mumbai Police economic offences wing (EOW) FIR filed in May against 13 people, including contractors and civic officials, for an alleged Rs 65.54 crore scam in the tenders awarded from 2017-2023 for desilting of the Mithi river which flows through Mumbai and acts as a stormwater drainage channel for the metro city. The Uddhav Thackeray-led undivided Shiv Sena controlled the cash-rich BMC from 1997 till the party's split in 2022. After the expiry of the general body in 2022, the civic body was controlled by the state government, which was then headed by Eknath Shinde. It was alleged by the police in its complaint that BMC officials tailored the tender for the desilting contract in such a way that it benefited a particular supplier of machinery, and the contractors reportedly generated fraudulent bills for transporting the sludge out of and his brother were questioned by the Mumbai Police EOW in this case last month. The 49-year-old actor has been questioned twice by Morea brothers were questioned by the police about their alleged links with alleged middleman Ketan Kadam, arrested in the case along with another accused, Jai Joshi, apart from some financial transactions made in a company linked to Santino. This is the second time that the actor has been in the crosshairs of the ED, In 2021, the agency had attached his assets as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged bank fraud case against Gujarat-based pharmaceutical company Sterling Biotech and its promoters. The plan to desilt the river was planned by the Mumbai civic authorities following the 2005 floods, which brought the city to a grinding halt.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Dino Morea summoned by ED in Mithi River Distilling case
Dino Morea is in trouble. The Enforcement Directorate summoned the Bollywood actor. This is regarding the Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting scam. Raids occurred at his Mumbai home and other locations. His brother Santino is also under investigation. The ED case is based on a Mumbai Police FIR. It alleges irregularities in Mithi River desilting tenders from 2017-2023. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday summoned Bollywood actor Dino Morea to appear before it next week in the Rs 65 crore Mithi River Desilting scam Thursday, the agency had raided 15 locations, including the actor's home in Bandra (West), Mumbai . The raids covered other premises located in Mumbai in Maharashtra and Kochi in linked to Morea's brother Santino were also raided, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials, contractors and some others, the sources said on Thursday. The investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they ED case stems from a Mumbai Police economic offences wing (EOW) FIR filed in May against 13 people, including contractors and civic officials, for an alleged Rs 65.54 crore scam in the tenders awarded from 2017-2023 for desilting of the Mithi river which flows through Mumbai and acts as a stormwater drainage channel for the metro Uddhav Thackeray-led undivided Shiv Sena controlled the cash-rich BMC from 1997 till the party's split in 2022. After the expiry of the general body in 2022, the civic body was controlled by the state government, which was then headed by Eknath was alleged by the police in its complaint that BMC officials tailored the tender for the desilting contract in such a way that it benefited a particular supplier of machinery, and the contractors reportedly generated fraudulent bills for transporting the sludge out of and his brother were questioned by the Mumbai Police EOW in this case last month. The 49-year-old actor has been questioned twice by Morea brothers were questioned by the police about their alleged links with alleged middleman Ketan Kadam, arrested in the case along with another accused, Jai Joshi, apart from some financial transactions made in a company linked to is the second time that the actor has been in the crosshairs of the ED, In 2021, the agency had attached his assets as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged bank fraud case against Gujarat-based pharmaceutical company Sterling Biotech and its plan to desilt the river was planned by the Mumbai civic authorities following the 2005 floods, which brought the city to a grinding halt.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Akhil Akkineni Marries Zainab Ravdjee; Deepika Padukone Wanted Rs 25 Cr For Spirit
Last Updated: Akhil Akkineni is the son of superstar Nagarjuna. Deepika Padukone also wanted a 10 per cent profit share. Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni's son Akhil Akkineni has tied the knot with Zainab Ravdjee, and the first pictures from their wedding ceremony have flooded social media. The lovebirds tied the knot in an intimate wedding ceremony in Hyderabad on Friday, June 6, 2025. As soon as Zainab and Akhil Akkineni's wedding photos began circulating on social media, fans couldn't contain their excitement and flooded the internet with love and admiration for the newlyweds. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at fifteen locations in Mumbai and Kochi in connection with the Mithi River Desilting case. Among other places, the authorities also raided Bollywood actor Dino Morea's Mumbai residence. Reportedly, Dino's brother's houses and the premises of contractors and middlemen were also searched by the ED. The investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). More details about the raids are awaited. About the Author Kashvi Raj Singh First Published: June 06, 2025, 21:50 IST
India Gazette
4 days ago
- India Gazette
ED raids Dino Morea's residence in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 6 (ANI): On Friday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at fifteen locations in the Mithi River Desilting case, including at actor Dino Morea's home in Mumbai. The raid comes days after the actor appeared before the Mumbai Police for questioning in a corruption case. His brother was also questioned by the officials. The raids were carried out across Mumbai and Kochi under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at locations linked to contractors and officials suspected of embezzlement in the desilting operations of the Mithi River. The case involves accusations of alleged inflated bills, fake work logs, and systematic diversion of public funds sanctioned for flood prevention and drainage maintenance in Mumbai. The Mithi River, a critical drainage artery in Mumbai, drew national attention after the catastrophic 2005 floods. In response, the BMC and other civic agencies initiated regular desilting and cleaning operations to prevent future flooding. However, audits and investigations by agencies in recent years exposed glaring discrepancies in the actual versus reported desilting work, raising serious concerns about corruption. Earlier inquiries by the Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) had flagged possible financial misconduct. The ED stepped in after taking cognizance of these reports and registered a money laundering case to trace the proceeds of crime. Sources within the agency revealed that financial documents, electronic devices, and transaction records are being seized during the searches. The ED suspects that a network of contractors and middlemen submitted fraudulent work completion reports and siphoned off funds meant for critical infrastructure development. This case adds to the growing list of alleged financial irregularities being investigated in connection with civic infrastructure works in Mumbai, sparking renewed calls for accountability and systemic reforms in the functioning of local bodies. (ANI)
News18
4 days ago
- News18
ED Raids Dino Morea's Mumbai House In Mithi River Case
Last Updated: Previously, Dino Morea was also questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police in connection to the case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday carried out searches at fifteen locations in Mumbai and Kochi in connection with the Mithi River Desilting case. Among other places, the authorities also raided Bollywood actor Dino Morea's Mumbai residence. Reportedly, Dino's brother's houses and the premises of contractors and middlemen were also searched by the ED. The investigation is being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). More details about the raids are awaited. This comes days after Dino Morea was also questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police in connection with the scam. According to EOW sources and as quoted in the Free Press Journal, Dino Morea was called in for questioning after investigators found several phone calls between him, his brother Santino Morea, and key accused Ketan Kadam. The content and purpose of these calls are now being examined. During the investigation, EOW found that ₹18 lakh was transferred to UBO Ridez, a company where Santino Morea- brother of Bollywood actor Dino Morea – serves as a director. According to police officials, the funds were transferred by Ketan Kadam, one of the prime accused in the case. 'We are investigating the reason for the transfer of funds from Ketan Kadam's account to UBO Ridez," an officer from the EOW told The Times Of India. Ketan Kadam is associated with Vodar India LLP and was arrested earlier this month for his alleged involvement in the scam related to the desilting of the Mithi River. Investigators noted that both Vodar India LLP and UBO Ridez- an electric cart company- operated out of the same address near Famous Studio in Worli, Mumbai. The Mithi River desilting scam involves alleged financial misconduct in renting silt pusher machines and dredging equipment by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This ₹65 crore scam is under investigation by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police. According to the EOW, contractors and BMC officials conspired to inflate equipment rental costs, resulting in a wrongful loss to the government and public. The investigation has led to the arrest of several individuals, including contractors and intermediaries. First Published: June 06, 2025, 12:57 IST
