Eisen Vir Raganit – Stockport

Stockport man jailed for raping a sex worker

46-year-old Eisen Vir Raganit, of Westwood Road, Stockport, has been jailed for 5 years after being found guilty of raping a sex worker.

He was also placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely when he appeared at York Crown Court on Tuesday 6 October 2026.

In October 2024, the defendant arrived at the victim’s home address in North Yorkshire after he booked an experience advertised on her website.

The website made it very clear that all customers must wear condoms during the experience.

Before any sexual activity took place, the victim also made it clear that she would only consent to sexual intercourse if a condom was used.

During the encounter, however, the defendant deliberately removed the condom without the victim’s knowledge or consent and continued sexual activity. The victim immediately challenged his actions and asked him to leave. She reported the this to the police and Vir Raganit was arrested.

As part of the investigation, officers seized the defendant’s mobile phone for forensic examination. Investigators identified material relevant to the case, including videos depicting the non-consensual removal of condoms during sexual activity, a practice commonly referred to as “stealthing”. Some of the videos had been viewed shortly before the offence took place.

Vir Raganit was charged with rape but denied the offence throughout police interviews and pleaded not guilty when he appeared in court. However, following a trial in August 2026, the jury returned a unanimous guilty verdict.

In her victim personal statement, the victim said: “It is two years since I was raped at my house. After it happened, I was extremely upset and nervous at first to meet new clients.

“Throughout the four years I had been working from home, I had never had anything like this happen to me before. I normally felt safe in my house, but this incident made me more aware of my safety. I wasn’t sure whether to report it to the police at first, and I wasn’t even sure if it was a sexual assault, but I am glad I reported it now.”

She continued: “Even though I knew these investigations take time; I wanted to support the Police all the way to trial. One of the main reasons was that I think it is important to show other people who work in the sex industry that you can report things that happen to you, you will be believed and you can get justice.”

Police Staff Investigator, Lorraine Whipp of North Yorkshire Police, said: “I commend the victim for the courage she has shown throughout the investigation and court process. Nobody should feel unable to report a sexual offence because of their occupation or personal circumstances.

“To anyone working in the industry, you do not have to put up with abuse, it is not part of the job and you will be listened to, supported and taken seriously when you come forward. Everyone has the right to feel safe, to have their boundaries respected, and to seek justice when those boundaries are violated.”

The anonymity of victims of sexual crime is protected in law and nothing that could lead to their identity can be published unless they waive their right to anonymity. This includes their occupation. In this case the victim has bravely allowed us to publish her occupation to help other sex workers.

Reporting rape and sexual abuse – no matter how long ago it happened:

• Make a report via our website or call 101 and speak to the Force Control Room
• If you or someone you know are in immediate danger, always dial 999 for an emergency response
• IDAS is an independent charity that supports victims of sexual violence and abuse regardless of whether you have reported it to the police
• Anyone concerned about a child can contact the NSPCC Helpline for advice on 0808 800 5000. Adult victims of non-recent sexual abuse can also get in touch for support
• Childline is available for young people on 0800 1111 or at Childline
• Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) – If you prefer not to go direct to the police and are not in immediate danger, can contact North Yorkshire’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), on 0330 223 0362 or visit https://orlo.uk/GZl8Z

You can also contact the Supporting Victims in North Yorkshire at https://orlo.uk/GeMjM or call 01609 643100.