In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that 47-year-old Jitendrakumar Prajapati, an Uber Eats delivery driver, was sentenced to prison for the rape of a vulnerable customer. Following a hearing at Lincoln Crown Court, Lincolnshire, the defendant—of Castle Square, Wyberton West Road, Boston—pleaded guilty to rape and sexual assault. It was reported that Prajapati delivered lunch to the victim in Boston before returning to her home just hours later to carry out the attack.
The investigation established that Prajapati used his delivery job to gain the victim’s trust, claiming he was new to the area and needed help with his visa application. Lincolnshire Police reported that he convinced the woman to share her contact details before returning to her property at approximately 5:00 pm the same day. The prosecution reported that after the rape, Prajapati sent a message saying “Hey I am sorry” and attempted to conceal his actions by enabling disappearing chats on WhatsApp and changing his username.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Prajapati desperately begged the victim not to report the attack to the authorities. Lincoln Crown Court heard that despite his pleas, the brave woman notified the police immediately, allowing officers to identify the vehicle used for the initial food delivery. The investigation established that Prajapati was taken into custody the same day the report was made, initially on suspicion of both rape and non-fatal strangulation, though the latter charge was not pursued at court.
Judge Simon Hirst presided over the sentencing on 27 March 2026, handing down a five-year custodial sentence, which was reduced to three years and eight months due to the defendant’s guilty plea. For his actions in Boston and the surrounding Lincolnshire area, Prajapati was also handed a concurrent 18-month sentence for sexual assault. The judge noted the predatory nature of the attack and served Prajapati with a deportation order, ensuring his removal from the United Kingdom upon the completion of his sentence.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Jitendrakumar Prajapati as of April 1, 2026, was as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 3 years and 8 months (Sentenced March 2026; currently serving).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for life.
- Deportation Status: Subject to a mandatory deportation order.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Lincoln Crown Court, following a Lincolnshire Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Rape; Sexual assault.
- Origin: Castle Square, Wyberton West Road, Boston, Lincolnshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Prajapati is managed as a high-risk Category 1 dangerous predator within the national prison estate. Due to the nature of his conduct, which involved abusing his position as a delivery driver to target a customer in her own home, his management is a maximum priority. Authorities state that his immediate attempts to manipulate the victim and destroy digital evidence demonstrate a high level of predatory calculation and a lack of remorse.
As a registered sex offender for life, Prajapati’s details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that his deportation order is a critical measure for public protection, ensuring he is removed from the community once his custodial term is served. Any failure to comply with prison discipline or any attempt to contact the victim from custody in Boston or elsewhere will result in further judicial action to ensure the ongoing safety of the public and the protection of vulnerable individuals.
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