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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
'Actor Dino Morea's brother's company got Rs 18L from accused in Mithi scam'
MUMBAI: The city's Economic Offences Wing (EOW), probing the multi-crore Mithi River desilting scam, said that Rs 18 lakh were received by UBO Ridez, a company where actor Dino Morea's brother, Santino, is a director, from arrested accused Ketan Kadam. "We are probing why the amount was transferred from Kadam's account to UBO Ridez," said an officer. Kadam is associated with Vodar India LLP and was arrested earlier this month for his alleged role in the desilting scam. Vodar India and UBO Ridez, an electric cart company, operated from the same address near Famous Studio in Worli, said police. Investigators have searched the office after registering an FIR. Kadam's wife is also a director in UBO Ridez. The EOW earlier this week questioned Dino and Santino twice in this case. TNN
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Masked Dino Morea avoids cameras as she arrives for questioning regarding Mithi River desilting fraud. Watch
Actor Dino Morea, along with his brother Santino, has come under the scanner in the alleged ₹65 crore Mithi River desilting scam. Recently, Dino was spotted avoiding cameras when he reached the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for questioning in connection with the case. Also read: Dino Morea, brother Santino grilled by EOW in Mithi river desilting case On Wednesday, Dino and his brother Santino were called in for questioning regarding the case. The siblings reached the EOW's office in Mumbai around 1 pm and were questioned until late in the evening. They were also asked to bring some documents, which are being verified, added the officer. Dino attempted to maintain a low profile when he arrived at the EOW office in Mumbai on Wednesday afternoon, wearing a mask and dodging cameras as he faced questioning in connection with the Mithi River case. The video shows Dino entering the office, where photographers swarm him, inquiring about his involvement in the case. Visibly trying to avoid attention, he is seen swiftly dodging both the cameras and questions, making a quick move inside. Dino, who is awaiting the release of his next film Housefull 5, was dressed in a white shirt paired with jeans and wore a face mask as he arrived at the office. The actor has not yet shared any statement regarding his involvement in the case. He was last seen in web series, The Royals. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police is questioning Dino and his younger brother Santino in connection with alleged irregularities in the awarding and execution of contracts to desilt the Mithi river. This was the second time this week that the siblings were called in for questioning. They were interrogated for eight hours on May 26 after the EOW came across phone records indicating the brothers had been in contact with some people linked to the case. The agency has also found that Santino Morea and Ketan Kadam's wife, Punita, are directors in a private company, UBO Ridez Private Limited, which operates Victoria-style electric carriages in Mumbai. Ketan Kadam, who was arrested on May 7, was among 13 people booked by the EOW for allegedly causing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) a loss of ₹65.54 crore in connection with the Mithi river desilting project. The fraud involves alleged financial irregularities, inflated tenders, and corrupt practices linked to desilting work for the Mithi River.
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First Post
6 days ago
- First Post
Ahead of 'Housefull 5' release, Dino Morea and his brother questioned again in Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam
Morea and his brother Santino appeared before EOW officials at the Mumbai Police Commissioner's office in south Mumbai and their statements were being recorded, he said. read more Bollywood actor Dino Morea and his brother were on Wednesday questioned by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police in the alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam, officials said. This is the second time in the last three days that the actor was called for questioning, a police official said. Morea and his brother Santino appeared before EOW officials at the Mumbai Police Commissioner's office in south Mumbai and their statements were being recorded, he said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Among other things, the brothers were being questioned about their alleged links with middleman Ketan Kadam, arrested in the case along with another accused Jai Joshi, the official said. As per the preliminary probe, Dino Morea and his brother had repeated phone conversations with Kadam, the official said, adding the EOW team also found some suspicious transactions of the arrested accused and were probing if the actor had any role in these transactions. Kadam and Joshi were involved in the renting out of 'silt pusher' machines and multipurpose amphibious pontoon machines to contractors who were carrying out Mithi river desilting work in the city. Earlier this month, the EOW registered a case against 13 persons including civic officials and contractors for their alleged involvement in a scam concerning the desilting of the river which flows through the city and drains into the Arabian Sea. It is alleged that tenders for renting specialised dredging equipment were manipulated to favour certain suppliers
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
EOW questions Bollywood actor Dino Morea, brother in Mithi river desilting scam
Synopsis Bollywood actor Dino Morea and his brother Santino faced questioning by Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for the second time in three days regarding the alleged Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting scam.
NDTV
6 days ago
- NDTV
Explained: What Is Mithi River Controversy And How Dino Morea Is Involved
New Delhi: The desilting of the Mithi River, a crucial drainage artery for Mumbai, is at the heart of a Rs 65 crore scam that involves Bollywood actor Dino Morea. On Monday, actor Mr Morea and his brother Santino were questioned for nearly eight hours by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai Police in connection with alleged links to an arrested middleman in the case, which has already seen multiple arrests and significant political fallout. What Is The Mithi River Controversy? The Mithi River is a 17.8-kilometre-long river that originates from the overflow of the Vihar and Powai lakes and drains into the Mahim Creek and ultimately the Arabian Sea. Since the catastrophic Mumbai floods of July 2005, which resulted in over 1,000 deaths, the river has come under scrutiny for its heavy pollution and silt accumulation, reducing its capacity to carry stormwater during monsoons. Over the past two decades, multiple desilting efforts have been initiated by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the richest civic body in India. Despite large sums of public funds being allocated for the river's cleaning and maintenance, allegations of negligence, corruption, and ineffective work have routinely surfaced. The Rs 65 Crore Scam Earlier this month, the EOW registered a case against 13 individuals, including BMC officials and contractors, for their alleged involvement in a large-scale scam concerning the desilting of the Mithi River. According to investigators, tenders for renting specialised dredging equipment were manipulated to favour certain suppliers. These tenders were allegedly tailored with specific conditions to eliminate competition and ensure contracts were awarded to preferred entities. The contractors then generated fraudulent bills for sludge transportation that was either not carried out or exaggerated in scale. As a result, officials estimate the BMC suffered financial losses exceeding Rs 65 crore. One contract worth Rs 8 crore reportedly saw inflated payments of up to Rs 17 crore. Two key middlemen, Ketan Kadam and Jayesh "Jai" Joshi, were arrested in connection with the case. Dino Morea Under Investigation Mr Morea, a Bollywood actor known for his work in early 2000s films, and his brother Santino, were summoned by the EOW after call detail records revealed frequent communication between them and Ketan Kadam. Kadam, who was arrested earlier in the investigation, is said to have played a role in coordinating the desilting contracts and rental of machinery. Both Dino and Santino arrived at the EOW office located within the Mumbai Police Commissionerate in south Mumbai early Monday morning. They remained inside for nearly eight hours, during which their statements were recorded. The nature of their involvement is still being examined.
