Unveiling the Mithi River Scam: A Rs 65 Crore Controversy

A Rs 65 crore scam involving the desilting contract for Mumbai's Mithi River leads to multiple arrests, including alleged middleman Ketan Kadam. His bail plea is under judicial consideration amidst ongoing probes by Mumbai police and the Enforcement Directorate, with actor Dino Morea questioned multiple times.

The ongoing probe into a Rs 65 crore scam linked to the Mithi River desilting contract has led to the arrest of Ketan Kadam, an alleged middleman. Kadam's plea for bail was adjourned to June 27 by the sessions court after Judge N G Shukla sought a prosecution reply.

The investigation, rooted in the Economic Offences Wing's FIR, implicates 13 individuals, including civic officials and contractors. Both the Enforcement Directorate and Mumbai police have examined Bollywood actor Dino Morea in connection with the case, emphasizing a potential money-laundering angle.

The case alleges BMC officials manipulated tenders to favor specific machinery suppliers, resulting in fraudulent billing for sludge transportation. The civic body reportedly lost over Rs 65.54 crore. Searches at various locations, including Morea's premises, continue as the ED delves deeper into the scam.

(With inputs from agencies.)