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Indian-origin delivery driver jailed for rape in UK
The 47-year-old was sentenced to three years in prison.
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Malvika Choudhary - Wed, 01, Apr 2026
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Jitendrakumar Prajapati / Lincolnshire Police
An Indian-origin Uber Eats delivery driver was sentenced to prison in the United Kingdom for raping a woman after returning to her home hours after making a food delivery, police said.
Jitendrakumar Prajapati, 47, of Castle Square, Wyberton West Road in Boston, appeared before Lincoln Crown Court on March 27, where he was sentenced to five years in prison, reduced to three years and eight months after pleading guilty to rape.
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He was also handed a concurrent 18-month sentence for sexual assault and was served with a deportation order.
According to Lincolnshire Police, the woman had placed an Uber Eats order shortly after lunchtime on Jan. 19, when Prajapati began speaking with her during the delivery. Investigators said he told her he had recently moved to the area, did not know anyone, and needed help with his visa and work. He asked for her Instagram details, and the two exchanged phone numbers.
Police said Prajapati returned to the woman’s address at around 5 p.m. the same day. After initially engaging in general conversation, he raped her.
After leaving, Prajapati sent the woman a message saying, “Hey I am sorry,” according to police. Investigators said he later changed his WhatsApp username and enabled disappearing messages after 24 hours. In subsequent exchanges, the woman accused him of rape, while his replies were “apologetic” and asked her not to report him.
Police said the woman reported the assault promptly, allowing officers to identify the vehicle used during the initial delivery and trace it back to Prajapati. He was arrested by around 9 p.m. on suspicion of rape and non-fatal strangulation. The strangulation charge was later dropped in court.
Detective Constable Jessica McKiernan, who investigated the case, said the conviction was made possible by the victim’s decision to come forward quickly.
“Bringing this offender to justice was made possible by the extraordinary courage shown by the victim in coming forward at the earliest opportunity,” McKiernan said.
“Her trust in us allowed our officers to begin swift and focused inquiries, which led to the suspect being located within hours. Her bravery has been vital in ensuring he is now held to account. We hope this outcome offers her some sense of reassurance as she moves forward on her own terms.”
Lincolnshire Police said support remains available for victims of rape, sexual assault and other sexual offenses, whether or not they are ready to speak to police immediately.
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