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Actor Dino Morea questioned by Mumbai police in Rs 65.54 crore river‑desilting probe

Morea denied any arrest while investigators examine alleged financial irregularities in contracts for cleaning Mumbai’s Mithi River.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:44:05 GMT

Actor Dino Morea was questioned by the Mumbai Police Economic Offences Wing (EOW) on Friday, Oct 2, about the alleged Rs 65.54‑crore loss linked to Mithi River desilting contracts, Gulf News reported.

What happened

Morea arrived at the EOW office around 1:30 pm and took part in an eight‑hour questioning session, according to the outlet. The police said the interview was to verify facts that emerged during their probe of the river‑cleaning scheme.

What the report adds

Gulf News noted that the Indian Express confirmed a senior EOW officer had spoken to Morea, while Mid‑Day earlier claimed the actor had been arrested at his Bandra residence. Morea publicly denied the arrest claim, and the EOW has not confirmed any detention.

What was said

The senior EOW officer, unnamed in the article, told Gulf News that Morea was “called in to verify certain facts.” Morea himself has not given a direct statement, but the outlet recorded his denial of the arrest report.

How it came about

The investigation centres on alleged irregularities in contracts awarded for desilting and rejuvenating the Mithi River, a project in which the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reportedly lost Rs 65.54 crore, as cited by Hindustan Times. Earlier, in May 2025, Morea and his brother Santino were questioned after phone records linked them to individuals under scrutiny. The Enforcement Directorate also raided Morea’s Mumbai villa as part of a separate inquiry.

Key facts

Dino Morea was questioned by Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing on Oct 2, 2026. (gulfnews.com)
The probe concerns alleged Rs 65.54 crore loss in Mithi River desilting contracts. (gulfnews.com)
Morea denied reports that he was arrested during the questioning. (gulfnews.com)