India, Oct. 24 -- A Scottish man has been convicted of rape after his victim secretly recorded him admitting to the attack during a meeting at a cafe. The victim arranged to meet David Smyth to confront him about the attack and record their conversation. Smyth admitted to raping her while she slept at a property in Falkirk in 2019. Prosecutors relied on the taped admission during trial, securing Smyth's conviction.

The High Court in Stirling heard that Smyth, an IT operative and former charity worker, told the victim during their meeting at the cafe, "You couldn't say no in the state you were in."

The 36-year-old was found guilty of raping the woman. He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on November 19.

The court was told th...