Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Dino Morea was questioned on Tuesday by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED), the country's primary agency for fighting financial crime. The questioning is part of an ongoing money laundering investigation into alleged corruption in a multi-crore contract for desilting Mumbai's Mithi River.
The probe centers on a contract awarded by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai's civic body, for the crucial work of desilting the river, which involves removing silt and sludge to prevent flooding and improve water flow. The ED is investigating allegations of significant financial irregularities and potential fraud in how the contract was awarded and executed.
Morea appeared at the ED's Mumbai office after being summoned to provide information related to the case. His statement was officially recorded under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), indicating the seriousness of the inquiry. While his exact connection to the case has not been publicly detailed, the ED is examining the financial transactions and individuals linked to the controversial contract.
This investigation is not an isolated event. It is part of a broader crackdown by the ED on several contracts awarded by the BMC, particularly those initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency has been scrutinizing various civic projects for potential kickbacks and money laundering schemes.
Another individual, P S Kengar, was also questioned in connection with the same case. The probe continues as the agency works to trace the complete money trail and uncover the full extent of the alleged scam tied to the Mithi River project.
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