<h1>Alleged middleman seeks bail in Rs 65 crore river desilting contract scam case</h1> An alleged middleman arrested in a Rs 65 crore Mithi river desilting contract scam has filed a bail application before a Mumbai sessions court. The court adjourned the hearing to June 27 after seeking prosecution's reply. This marks the accused's second bail attempt after a magistrate court previously rejected the plea citing investigation interference concerns. Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing has filed cases against 13 persons including contractors and civic officials for allegedly tailoring tenders to benefit specific suppliers and generating fraudulent transportation bills. The Enforcement Directorate is investigating money laundering aspects and conducted searches at multiple locations. Another alleged middleman was granted bail earlier this month.