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Man Jailed for Secretly Filming Victims
22 Apr
Summary
- Cameras hidden in everyday items like plugs and pens.
- Hundreds of videos and images found dating back years.
- Victims ranged in age from their 20s to 60s.
Jean-Pierre Francis has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for multiple counts of voyeurism. He was discovered after a woman found a hidden camera in her bedroom in May 2024.
An investigation by Northamptonshire Police revealed that Francis had secretly installed cameras in various locations, including people's homes and workplaces. Officers seized his devices and uncovered hundreds of videos and images.
These recordings dated from 2015 to 2025, indicating a prolonged period of clandestine surveillance. The hidden cameras were ingeniously concealed within everyday objects such as plug sockets, USB sticks, a pen, and even a shower gel bottle.
Francis, aged 33, pleaded guilty to six charges of voyeurism. The victims identified were women spanning a wide age range, from their 20s to their 60s, highlighting the extensive reach of his illegal activities.
