In 2026, the Offender Database recorded that Callum Wray, 25, was sentenced to three years in prison for using AI to target and impersonate a schoolgirl. On appearing at Teesside Crown Court on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, the defendant, of Billingham, County Durham, was jailed after admitting to breaching court orders and making indecent images of children. It was reported that Wray—who was already subject to a suspended sentence for similar behaviour—resumed his obsessive campaign by using artificial intelligence to create sexualised images of a 15-year-old girl.
The investigation established the obsessive and predatory nature of Wray’s conduct. Cleveland Police reported that Wray took photographs from the girl’s social media and used an AI system to remove her clothing and place her in provocative poses. The prosecution reported that Wray then used these pseudo-images to set up profiles on apps like MeetMe, where he posed as the girl to interact with others, directly violating a restraining order and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
Judicial Findings and Investigative Detail
The court reported that Wray attempted to destroy evidence when officers arrived at his home on 20 June 2025. Teesside Crown Court heard that Wray delayed letting police in by claiming he was in the shower, while he was actually deleting messages, search history, and 27 dating apps. The investigation established that despite his efforts, officers recovered 19 sexual images of children on his phone, 12 of which were Category A—the most serious classification—featuring children as young as two years old.
The Sentencing Judge noted the profound impact on the victim, who expressed frustration and fear that Wray had not been jailed following his initial conviction in 2023. For his actions in Billingham, Wray was handed the three-year custodial term. The judge noted that Wray’s admitted obsession with the girl and his repeated breaches of court orders demonstrated that he posed a high risk to the survivor and the wider public, necessitating immediate imprisonment.
Status and Statutory Requirements
For the crimes reported in England, the status of Callum Wray is as follows:
- Custodial Sentence: 3 years in prison (Sentenced 18 March 2026).
- Sex Offenders Register: Notification requirements are active for 10 years.
- SHPO Status: Sexual Harm Prevention Order remains in place with updated restrictions.
- Restraining Order: Prohibited from contacting the victim or referring to her online.
- Judicial Oversight: Sentenced at Teesside Crown Court following a Cleveland Police investigation.
- Criminal Record: Making indecent pseudo-images of children; Making indecent images of children (Category A); Breach of SHPO; Breach of Restraining Order.
- Origin: Billingham, County Durham.
Monitoring and Public Protection
Wray will be managed under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) at a high level of scrutiny. Due to the nature of his conduct in Billingham, which involved the sophisticated use of AI to facilitate stalking and impersonation, his management is a priority for the Public Protection Unit. Authorities state that his history of bypassing digital restrictions necessitates that any future internet use is subject to the most stringent monitoring and unannounced forensic device audits.
As a member of the Sex Offenders Register, Wray must comply with all notification requirements regarding his identity and residence. Authorities state that his admitted obsession and history of non-compliance in County Durham necessitate permanent vigilance. Any future attempt to access unauthorized apps, use AI software for harmful purposes, or contact the survivor will result in immediate arrest and a return to the prison system to serve further time.
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