Mithi River Desilting Scam: EOW Books 13, Including BMC Officials

Mumbai’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has filed a case against 13 individuals — among them three officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) — in a INR 65 crore fraud linked to the Mithi River desilting project, as per the report by Hindustan Times. 

Investigators allege that forged Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were used to divert funds under the guise of project work. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been appointed to examine the role of each accused and the legitimacy of the documents submitted.

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The case comes amid ongoing concerns about irregularities in the desilting tender process. Some contractors have accused the BMC of favoritism, though the civic body insists that the tender conditions were structured to suit the river’s technical needs. The tender is currently under legal review in the Bombay High Court, with the next hearing scheduled for March 4, 2025.

This investigation highlights the importance of financial transparency and accountability in civic projects tied to flood prevention and urban infrastructure.