Mumbai: In connection with the ongoing investigation into the Mithi River cleaning scam, the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) had issued a second summons to Bollywood actor Dino Morea, asking him to appear for questioning on Wednesday. Complying with the notice, Morea again appeared at the EOW office earlier today. On Monday, Morea appeared with brother Santino at EOW, where he had faced 8-hour interrogation.
According to investigators, arrested accused Ketan Kadam’s wife and Santino Morea had jointly established a firm named UBO Ridez Private Limited during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. The company was officially registered as an electric cart (buggy) service provider, but police claim it was portrayed as a pipeline-related business to facilitate suspicious financial transactions.
According to sources, a company linked to Morea is among the firms that were awarded contracts related to the river cleaning project. Investigators suspect that funds may have been diverted through these firms, prompting the EOW to summon the actor for questioning.
The scam involves the alleged misappropriation of crores of rupees that were allocated for the cleaning of the Mithi River. Despite the massive expenditure, little progress was reportedly made on the ground. Several government officials and private contractors are already under scrutiny.
Officials questioned Morea about the role of his company, the process through which the contract was awarded, and how the funds were utilized. Sources indicate that if needed, the actor may be summoned again as the investigation progresses. The probe into the Mithi River scam is ongoing.
