DUNDEE JANITOR GRAEME STRACHAN ON SEX OFFENDER REGISTER AFTER FILMING CHILDREN ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

A man working as a janitor has been placed on the sex offenders register after admitting to the serious crime of filming two young teenagers engaged in sexual activity on school property in Dundee. The individual, identified as Graeme Strachan, aged 50, acknowledged that he used his mobile phone to record the two children, aged 13 and 14, without their knowledge. Furthermore, he admitted to sharing the footage with friends, which led to the video being circulated extensively across social media platforms. This information was confirmed during proceedings at Dundee Sheriff Court, where the case was heard.

During police interrogation, Strachan reportedly told officers, “I know why you are here. It’s about what happened at the school,” indicating his awareness of the gravity of his actions. It was revealed that Strachan was identified as the perpetrator due to his vantage point during the filming, which was from inside the school premises. CCTV footage was presented as evidence, showing him leaving the school grounds with a mobile phone in hand, further implicating him in the incident.

Prosecutors outlined that the two children had arranged to meet early in the morning, engaging in consensual sexual activity on a bench within the school grounds. The recording was made from an elevated position inside the school, capturing the teenagers without their knowledge or consent. The children were unaware they had been recorded, and the footage caused them considerable distress and embarrassment once they became aware of its circulation.

Strachan faced charges of voyeurism for secretly recording the children on July 27, 2023, and was also charged with distributing indecent images of minors. He admitted to the voyeurism and the distribution of the images but denied any involvement in sharing the video on Snapchat specifically. The court proceedings were adjourned until the following month, with sentencing scheduled to occur after a social work report is completed. As part of the legal process, Strachan was ordered to register as a sex offender, reflecting the seriousness of his crimes and the potential risk to the community.