Actor Dino Morea has been questioned again by the Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) in connection with alleged irregularities in the Mithi River desilting project. The case involves Rs 65.54 crores. This is the second time he has been called in for questioning.
Dino Morea and his brother, Santino Rocco Morea, had also been questioned in this case earlier. The fresh summons came after investigators found new leads.
Why Mumbai Police EOW Summoned Dino Morea Again
The second round of questioning did not happen without reason. According to a report by Hindustan Times, investigators came across phone records that pointed to contact with people linked to the case.
"We summoned Morea after investigators came across phone records indicating contact with some people linked to the case." — a police officer, as told to Hindustan Times
The officer, who did not wish to be named, shared this detail with the publication. This suggests the EOW is now tracing connections through call records to build a clearer picture of who was in touch with whom.
The UBO Ridez Private Limited Connection
The case also has a corporate angle. According to the report, the Morea brothers and Punita Kadam are directors in a private company called UBO Ridez Private Limited.
Punita Kadam is the wife of Ketan Kadam, who has been arrested as an accused in this case. This directorship link appears to be one of the threads investigators are pulling on.
- Dino Morea and Santino Rocco Morea were questioned in May 2025 in the same case
- The fresh summons followed phone records showing contact with people linked to the case
- The Morea brothers and Punita Kadam are directors in UBO Ridez Private Limited
- Ketan Kadam, Punita Kadam's husband, is an arrested accused in the case
What This Means for Dino Morea
Being summoned for questioning does not mean someone is guilty. The EOW is investigating alleged irregularities in a civic project worth Rs 65.54 crores, and it is following the evidence wherever it leads. Phone records and company directorships are standard tools in financial crime investigations.
For Dino Morea, this is the second time he has been called in. That alone shows investigators believe he may have information relevant to the case. Whether that information clears him or pulls him deeper into the probe is something only the investigation will reveal.
Our Take: Why This Case Matters Beyond the Celebrity Angle
In our view, the focus should stay on the Rs 65.54 crore question — where did the money for the Mithi River desilting project actually go? A Bollywood actor's name makes headlines, but the real issue is whether public money meant for cleaning a critical river was misused.
To put it plainly, the EOW's repeated summons suggest this is not a loose-ended inquiry. Investigators are connecting dots between phone records, company roles, and people already arrested. Readers should follow the case for what it is — an investigation into alleged misuse of funds in a project that affects Mumbai's flood-prone river system.
The Morea brothers have not been named as accused in the case based on the information available. The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge as the EOW continues its work.
