David Graham, of Methilhill, Fife, was found guilty on 23 July 2025 following a trial at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.
The 43-year-old targeted the victim at various locations including at his office, home address and in his car over a six-month period in 2023.
A police investigation was launched after a member of the public became concerned about Graham’s behaviour towards the girl.
Today, 19 August 2025, at the same court, Graham was sentenced to 27 months' imprisonment.
His name has been added to the sex offenders register for a period of 10 years.
Helen Nisbet, Procurator Fiscal for Tayside, Central and Fife, said:
“David Graham saw an opportunity to systematically groom and sexually abuse a vulnerable young girl, who had the right to be safe in his company.
“He cynically and deliberately took advantage of an unbalanced power dynamic to commit these offences over the course of several months.
“Graham has now been held accountable following this prosecution, and I give thanks to the victim for giving evidence which helped secure this conviction.
“I would urge anyone affected by similar offending to report it when you feel ready.”