An electrician who secretly filmed more than a dozen people has been jailed for close to three years.

James Denholm, 34, of Aberdeen secretly installed recording devices in the homes of his victims over a period from 2013 to 2023.

The 34-year-old also admitted possessing indecent images and videos of children between 2007 and 2012.

Denholm's crimes came to light after a victim found a recording device under her bed in May 2022 and alerted police.

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A search was carried out at Denholm’s Aberdeen home where officers discovered various hard drives, SD cards, mobile phones, laptops and cameras.

A number of Denholm’s former partners were filmed in intimate situations without their consent.

He pleaded guilty to multiple charges including voyeurism and stalking at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on July 22.

On Monday September 2 he was sentenced to two years and eight months in custody.  

Denholm will remain under supervision for a further two years and six months following his release.  

His name has been added to the sex offenders register indefinitely.   

Non-harassment orders, banning Denholm contacting or attempting to contact four victims, were granted.  

He was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) for a period of seven years.  

Alison McKenzie, Procurator Fiscal for Grampian, Highlands and Islands, said:  “James Denholm exploited a position of trust to gain access to his victims during this alarming pattern of behaviour.  

“He filmed several individuals during private moments in places where they should have felt safe, such as their own homes and in public bathrooms.  

“His depraved behaviour has had lasting consequences on a number of those targeted during this sickening campaign, which also involved a number of former partners.   

“I hope this conviction serves as a warning to others that we take crimes of this nature extremely seriously and will use all the tools available to us to seek justice.”

Detective Inspector Mark Lambley of Police Scotland said: “Denholm now faces the consequences of his despicable and distressing actions. Our thoughts remain with his victims who had their privacy violated. We hope that his sentencing will bring them some comfort.

“Sexual crime of any nature will not to be tolerated. We will thoroughly investigate any reports made to us, no matter how much time has passed. I would urge people to come forward and you can be assured of being fully supported by officers and our partner agencies.”