In 2019, the Offender Database recorded that Andrew Greig, then 41, was sentenced to 29 months in prison after being caught with a massive collection of child abuse material. Appearing for sentence at Perth Sheriff Court, the defendant—of Ballagan Flats, Gallowhill, Crieff, Perthshire—was held accountable for what investigating officers described as some of the most graphic material they had ever encountered. It was reported that between November 2018 and April 2019, Greig downloaded a hoard of almost 2,000 videos and still images depicting the sexual abuse of infants and children.
The investigation established that the total running time of the abuse videos exceeded 134 hours. Police Scotland reported that the material showed girls aged between five and 14 being abused by adult males. The prosecution reported that acting on a tip-off, officers raided Greig’s home in Crieff, where the defendant admitted that indecent images would be found on his computer, telling police he felt both scared and relieved that they had arrived.
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that the degree of moral turpitude in this case was of far greater significance than the quantity of images suggested. Perth Sheriff Court heard that Greig’s online search terms indicated a clear predilection for pre-teen females. The investigation established that although sentence had been deferred for a social work report and an assessment from the Tay Project—which aims to rehabilitate sex offenders—the severity of the porn made a custodial sentence inevitable.
Sheriff Gillian Wade had previously warned Greig that prison was his most likely destination given the nature of the graphic content. For his actions in Perthshire, Greig was jailed for a total of 29 months. The judge noted that the possession of such material fuels an industry of real-world harm, and the length of the sentence reflected the nature of the 134 hours of footage he had amassed.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in Scotland, the status of Andrew Greig is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 29 months (Sentenced 2019).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Perth Sheriff Court following a Police Scotland investigation.
- Criminal Record: Possession of indecent images and videos of children.
- Origin: Ballagan Flats, Gallowhill, Crieff, Perthshire.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Greig is managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) within the Tayside area. Due to the nature of his conduct in Crieff, which involved the collection of graphic material involving infants, his management is a priority. Authorities state that his involvement with the Tay Project is designed to address his urges, but he remains under digital monitoring by the Offender Management Unit to ensure he cannot return to seeking out such content.
As a registered sex offender, Greig’s details are permanently logged on the national police database. Authorities state that his history of downloading 134 hours of abuse in Perthshire requires permanent vigilance. Any attempt to access unmonitored devices, use hidden software, or bypass internet filters will result in immediate arrest to ensure the ongoing safety of the community and to uphold the protection of children from exploitation.
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