Exclusive Report — London / Stockholm / New Delhi | May 30, 2025
In a sweeping international legal action that spans three countries, Mr. Praveen Kumar Tigga, a
London- and Stockholm-based financial analyst of international repute, has filed formal criminal
and civil complaints against Mr. Lawrence Ekka and Mr. Rajendra Tigga, both residents of
Chhattisgarh, India, accusing them of orchestrating an elaborate cross-border fraud involving black
money, non-payment for high-level consultancy services, gross defamation, and data protection
violations.
The complaints have been officially filed with:
- National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB), City of London Police – Economic Crime
Unit - Police Scotland
- UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- International Financial Crime Coordination Networks
Mr. Tigga alleges that the two Indian nationals — Mr. Lawrence Ekka, a retired Sub-Divisional
Officer (SDO) from Forest Colony, Mahua Para, Ambikapur, Surguja District, Chhattisgarh, and
Mr. Rajendra Tigga, a practicing civil engineer in Ambikapur — engaged him between 2018 and
2020 for forensic financial investigations, offshore asset verification, and consultancy services. The
services, valued at $55,000 USD, were allegedly never compensated.
According to documents reviewed by this publication, the dispute escalated in 2025 when the
accused allegedly filed a fabricated First Information Report (FIR) against Mr. Tigga in India —
a move the analyst describes as “retaliatory, malicious, and aimed at silencing lawful financial
claims.”
Grave Allegations Across Borders
Mr. Tigga’s complaints list a broad spectrum of offenses including:
- Deliberate evasion of international consultancy payments
- Suspected concealment of black money linked to post-demonetization Indian assets
- Fabrication of false legal documents and retaliatory FIRs
- Gross defamation through manipulated videos and false public accusations
- Issuance of death threats and intimidation
- Violation of UK and EU data protection regulations (GDPR & DPA 2018)
The cumulative damages claimed by Mr. Tigga total $175,000 USD, which includes the unpaid fees
and $120,000 USD in damages for reputational loss and professional disruption.
Criminal Exposure Under UK Law: What Awaits Mr. Lawrence Ekka and Mr. Rajendra Tigga
If found guilty, Mr. Ekka and Mr. Rajendra Tigga face severe consequences under multiple UK
legal statutes:
| Charge | Applicable Law | Maximum UK Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud and false representation | Fraud Act 2006 | 10 years’ imprisonment, unlimited fines |
| Money laundering / black money concealment | Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) | 14 years’ imprisonment, asset forfeiture |
| Data misuse and GDPR violations | Data Protection Act 2018 / GDPR | Fines up to £17.5 million or 4% of global revenue |
| Criminal defamation | Defamation Act 2013 | Civil damages, injunctions |
| Malicious communications | Malicious Communications Act 1988 | 2 years’ imprisonment |
Legal analysts confirm that both men could be subject to UK-issued arrest warrants, Interpol Red Notices, international asset seizures, and extradition requests, pending cooperation between British, Swedish, and Indian enforcement bodies.
Quote from the Complainant
In a direct statement to the press, Mr. Praveen Kumar Tigga said:
“This is not just about a financial dispute. It is a textbook case of transnational deception, reputational assassination, and the abuse of legal instruments to evade accountability. I am fully cooperating with law enforcement agencies across the UK, Sweden, and India to ensure justice is pursued to its logical end.”
He added, “The individuals responsible — Mr. Lawrence Ekka and Mr. Rajendra Tigga — have not only damaged my professional standing but also attempted to derail the international legal process. The truth will prevail.”
Precedent-Setting Case for Global Financial Justice
Legal experts suggest this case could become a landmark precedent in international financial crime litigation — particularly where cross-border defamation, black money concealment, and weaponization of local legal systems are involved.
As global institutions tighten scrutiny around illegal financial networks and abuse of jurisdiction, this action may pave the way for more robust legal protections for international professionals working in volatile jurisdictions.
This is a developing story. More updates will follow as legal proceedings advance in the UK High Court, Swedish jurisdiction, and through cooperation with Indian authorities.
© 2025 – International Investigative Desk, London
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