A rapist who subjected four men to a catalogue of abuse including sexual violence, physical assault and controlling behaviour has been jailed.
Mantas Vanagas was found guilty of four charges on 26 November 2024 following a trial at the High Court in Paisley.
The 27-year-old targeted one former partner at addresses in Kirkintilloch and Paisley in 2021.
Vanagas uttered derogatory remarks towards the man, threatened to harm himself, refused to leave the home and made alarming remarks about rape towards him.
On one occasion, the abuser pushed the victim on the body, causing him to fall onto a bed. Vanagas then seized him by the neck and choked him.
He was also found guilty of biting the man on his neck and throwing a shoe at him.
Vanagas was convicted of sexually assaulting two other men and raping a third while he was asleep and unable to consent.
The offending happened over the course of 16 months.
On 31 March 2025, at the High Court in Edinburgh, Vanagas, from Milton Keynes, was given a 14-year extended sentence with 10 years in custody.
His name has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely.
Non-harassment orders, banning Vanagas from contacting or attempting to contact the four victims, were granted for an indefinite period.
Scotland’s Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offending, Katrina Parkes said:
“Mantas Vanagas is a dangerous and predatory individual who showed no regard for the wellbeing of the victims.
“It is thanks to their bravery in coming forward and reporting their experiences that he has been held accountable.
“This prosecution and conviction sends a clear message that this type of offending has no place in society.
“I would urge anyone who has been the victim of similar offending to come forward and report it.
“You will be listened to and supported as we use all the tools available to use to seek justice.”
Police Scotland Detective Inspector Raymond Sagan added: "Vanagas is a dangerous individual who now faces the consequences of his despicable actions.
“We know how difficult it can be to report these types of crimes and I would like to commend his victims for their strength in coming forward during the investigation.
“Their information was essential in helping us build the case against him and I hope this outcome provides them with some sense of closure.
"If anyone has been the victim of abuse or a sexual crime, please report it. We have detectives dedicated to investigating such offences.
“You can be assured that you will be fully supported by officers and our partner agencies."