Actor Dino Morea appears to be implicated in the Mithi River Scam. The Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) summoned him for questioning today. The investigation is progressing rapidly, and significant questioning related to Morea is anticipated.
Mumbai: A new twist has emerged in the investigation of the Mithi River Scam, with Bollywood actor Dino Morea summoned for questioning by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW). Morea arrived at the EOW office around 11 am on Monday and was questioned extensively regarding the case. Police have also questioned his brother, Santino Morea. This action is taken to understand the actor's potential role in the scam.
Why Dino Morea's Interrogation?
According to the police, several phone call records between Dino Morea, his brother Santino Morea, and the main accused, Ketan Kadam, have been found, which are considered crucial to the investigation. EOW officials stated that investigators are trying to ascertain the nature of the conversations between Dino Morea and his brother and Ketan Kadam, and their possible connection to the scam.
Investigators stated that Dino Morea's name surfaced during the scrutiny of call records and financial transactions of the accused. Therefore, the actor was questioned to investigate his potential financial dealings and his role in the case. Currently, the police are investigating the matter, and further action will be decided soon.
The Mithi River Scam: What is it?
The Mithi River Scam is a major corruption scandal in Mumbai involving financial irregularities within the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) Storm Water Drains (SWD) department. The case alleges that the corporation charged exorbitant and unjustified prices for the rental of de-silting machines and dredging equipment.
The main accused, Ketan Kadam, and co-accused Jay Joshi, procured the machinery from Kochi-based company, Matprop Technical Services Private Limited. The investigation revealed fraudulent activities in the rental and purchase of the machines while making payments to the BMC. This involved collusion between Matprop officials and relevant BMC department employees.
According to the police, this scam involves crores of rupees, encompassing the misuse of public funds and widespread corruption. The irregularities in the machinery and services procured for the Mithi River project, part of Mumbai's flood control plan, not only caused financial losses but also compromised the project's credibility.
Dino Morea's Bollywood Career and Work Front
Dino Morea entered Bollywood in 1999 with the film "Pyaar Mein Kabhie Kabhie." However, he achieved real success with the 2002 film "Raaz," co-starring Bipasha Basu. Dino has showcased his talent in Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada films, working in over 50 films.
Besides acting, Dino Morea is also the co-founder of a production company called Clockwise Films. He was recently seen in the Netflix web series "The Royals," released earlier this month.
Impact of the Case on Dino Morea
The police questioning of Dino Morea has created a stir in the film industry. The actor's legal predicament could impact his upcoming films and businesses. Although no official arrest has been made yet, his work front may be affected by this phase of the investigation.
The police and investigating agencies are gathering more evidence to bring all parties involved in this corruption scandal to justice. Further action will be determined based on Dino Morea's role and the information he provides.
