Dino Morea Appears Before ED in Mithi River Scam, Video from ED Office Goes Viral

Bollywood actor Dino Morea appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 19 in connection with a Rs 65 crore money laundering case related to the Mithi River desilting project in Mumbai

The ED is investigating allegations of fake bills, fraudulent work records, and misappropriated funds in the project, which was initiated for flood control after the 2005 floods

A video shared by ANI showed Dino Morea entering the ED office, avoiding paparazzi and opting for a low-key appearance in a white shirt and blue jeans

The investigation follows a 14-hour search at Morea's Bandra home, along with searches at 14 other locations, including properties linked to his brother and various contractors

The case involves suspicions of Dino Morea and his brother Santino's connections with Ketan Kadam, a key middleman already arrested in the scam

The ED is probing whether funds from the scam were invested in UBO Rides Private Limited, a company formed by Santino and Kadam's wife, Punita

Dino Morea's involvement has come under scrutiny after his name appeared in Kadam's call records, intensifying the investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)

The ED had previously seized Morea's properties in 2021 as part of a separate money laundering investigation linked to Sterling Biotech, a Gujarat-based pharmaceutical company

The ongoing investigation aims to uncover the extent of Morea's and his brother's involvement in the financial misdeeds surrounding the Mithi River desilting project

This case highlights the broader issue of corruption and mismanagement in civic projects, which can have significant implications for urban infrastructure and flood management in cities like Mumbai