Bollywood actor Dino Morea, known for his roles in popular films, usually stays away from the limelight. However, he recently found himself in the headlines due to his alleged involvement in a major scam. His name, along with his brother Sentinel Morea, has been linked to a ₹65 crore fraud connected to a civic project in Mumbai.
The Project Behind the Controversy
The case revolves around a large-scale Mumbai flood control project. This project, managed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), was aimed at cleaning and maintaining the Mithi River, which often floods during the monsoon and causes major waterlogging in parts of Mumbai.
Dino Morea and his brother had reportedly invested money into this BMC project, expecting legitimate business returns. However, they later discovered that a fraud of ₹65 crore had taken place.
Complaint Filed by Dino Morea
As soon as Dino learned about the fraud, he acted quickly. At around 11:00 AM, he visited the Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and registered a formal complaint. The police immediately began investigating the case.
Emerging Suspicions and Key Names
As the investigation progressed, one name repeatedly came up: Ketan Kadam, a person known to Dino Morea. Due to this connection, the spotlight has also fallen on the Morea brothers, raising questions about whether they were victims or had deeper involvement.
The Mithi River project had a budget exceeding ₹1,100 crore, allocated by the BMC. The aim was to prevent flooding and clean the river. However, according to officials, this massive budget became a target for corruption.
Allegations of Fake Billing and Tender Manipulation
Authorities claim that a network of contractors, middlemen, and even BMC officials worked together to cheat the system. They allegedly manipulated the tender process and approved contracts fraudulently to benefit themselves.
Even more alarming, fake bills were reportedly generated and paid, although no actual work was completed. The money from these payments was allegedly divided among BMC officers, contractors, and the tendering companies, making the entire operation a calculated financial scam.
🔴 #BREAKING | Actor Dino Morea Files For Anticipatory Bail After Being Questioned By Police On Monday In Connection With The Mithi River Scam Probe @parasdamaa reports pic.twitter.com/wT9LU7wCU6
— NDTV (@ndtv) May 27, 2025Arrests Made So Far
The EOW has already arrested two suspects in connection with the scam. These individuals have been identified as Ketan Kadam and Jayesh Joshi.
- Ketan Kadam is said to be linked to Wonder India LLP.
- Jayesh Joshi is associated with Virgo Specialities Private Limited.
Their involvement points to a larger conspiracy involving fake billing, illegal tender approvals, and misappropriation of public funds.
What Lies Ahead?
At this stage, the police are continuing their investigation. It remains unclear whether Dino Morea and his brother were innocent investors who were misled or if they were knowingly part of the operation. Their early cooperation with the authorities might work in their favor, but the investigation is still ongoing.
This case is a serious example of how public money can be misused through high-level corruption, even when large infrastructure projects are at stake. The coming weeks are expected to bring more updates as the EOW digs deeper into the ₹65 crore scam and the people behind it.
Stay tuned for further developments as this high-profile case unfolds.
