JOHN MILLAR FROM ABERDEEN SENT OVER 150 ABUSIVE VOICE MESSAGES WHILE IN THAILAND
A man from Aberdeen, identified as John Millar, aged 40, has been involved in a serious and disturbing incident that took place while he was on holiday in Thailand.The case involves Millar sending more than 150 voice messages to his former partner, many of which contained offensive, threatening, and racist language.
According to court reports, Millar, who works as a painter and decorator, directed racist slurs at Muslims and Pakistanis, explicitly stating that he would 'cave their skulls in.' These messages also included homophobic insults, with Millar calling the woman a 'lesbian' and 'woke,' and he issued threats of murder should she ignore or dismiss his messages.
Upon his return to Aberdeen, Millar was promptly arrested at the airport by local authorities.
During the court proceedings, his solicitor explained that Millar had been heavily intoxicated during the incident and had purchased what he believed to be cocaine in Thailand.
The solicitor noted that this substance caused a strange and unpleasant reaction, which affected Millar’s memory of the events, making it difficult for him to recall the details clearly.
The court considered the large volume of messages as 'grossly offensive' and emphasized that such behavior was highly inappropriate and unacceptable.
Despite the severity of the messages, the court also recognized that this incident appeared to be 'out of character' for Millar, as he had no prior criminal convictions.
Sheriff Frances McCartney, presiding over the case, highlighted the offensive nature of Millar’s actions during sentencing.
As part of the punishment, Millar was ordered to pay a fine of £1,040 and was issued a two-year non-harassment order, which prohibits him from making any contact with his victim during that period.
Overall, the case underscores the seriousness with which the court views online and verbal abuse, especially when it involves racist, homophobic, and threatening language.
The incident has drawn attention to the importance of accountability, even for actions committed abroad, and the need to protect victims from ongoing harassment and intimidation.
