Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai

Mumbai, Jun 6: In a significant development linked to the alleged Mithi River desilting scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday carried out raids at the Mumbai residence of Bollywood actor Dino Morea in connection with a money laundering case. The searches, which have been ongoing for over six hours, are being conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

According to official sources, the ED is conducting coordinated searches at over 15 locations across Mumbai and Kochi, including premises linked to Mr Morea, his brother, and several contractors allegedly involved in the case.

The actor is reportedly present at his residence while the raid continues. The agency is believed to be examining financial transactions and digital records for potential links to proceeds of crime tied to the river desilting contracts.

Sources in the Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) revealed that Dino Morea and his brother were allegedly in frequent contact with Ketan Kadam, a key accused in the scam who was arrested last month. Kadam is suspected of orchestrating fraudulent contracts and siphoning funds meant for the desilting of the Mithi River, a critical drainage line in Mumbai prone to flooding.

Morea had recently appeared before the Mumbai Police for questioning in the corruption case.

The ED’s current action comes as part of a larger crackdown on financial irregularities in civic infrastructure projects, particularly those involving Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) contracts. The desilting scam has drawn sharp criticism from environmental and civic groups, citing misuse of funds and ecological negligence.