Man jailed for raping and filming a woman in Ealing
The 33-year-old was given an 18 year sentence for rape and sexual assault, while filming the offences on his mobile phone.
Last updated 13th Apr 2022
Hubert Greliak of Highbury New Park was also handed a restraining order against the victim at Isleworth Crown Court.
He will serve 13-and-a-half years in prison with the remaining time on licence.
The Judge awarded the investigating officer a Judge’s Commendation for his diligence and professionalism throughout the trial.
Greliak was previously found guilty of rape, and assault by penetration at the same court on 7 January following a trial.
He pleaded guilty to theft and failure to comply with a section 49 Notice (failing to disclose his phone's PIN) at beginning of trial in December 2021.
In January 2020, the victim bravely reported the theft and sexual assault that took place in Ealing to police.
The local Safeguarding team immediately launched an investigation.
Once Greliak was arrested and his phone was seized, he refused to hand over the pin code.
He was charged in March 2020 with sexual assault, theft and failure to comply with a section 49 notice.
Meanwhile the victims’ hard drive was sent off for further testing and in February 2021 it revealed evidence of a rape of the same victim. Greliak was further charged with rape.
He was bailed by the police, and breached his bail conditions.
The Met’s Predatory Offender Unit, a proactive safeguarding team who tackle high harm offenders, set to out find and arrest him, resulting in Greliak having to be fitted with an electronic tag.
The victim was supported by specialist officers and partner agencies throughout the investigation - the specialist officer from the Sexual Offences Investigation Team was also thanked by the victim.
Detective Inspector Julian Crabb from West Area Command Unit Safeguarding Team said: “We are absolutely committed to tackling all forms of violence against women and girls and are dedicated to achieving criminal justice outcomes for victim-survivors as we have in this case.
The victim bravely went through the ordeal of a trial and thanks to both her compelling evidence and the work of the investigation team, we were able to put this man behind bars for a long time.
Greliak is a dangerous and manipulative individual. He has showed no remorse or guilt for his disturbing and destructive actions.
I sincerely hope the victim can begin to achieve closure and focus on the future.
Investigations into rape and sexual assault are often complex, and I am pleased the investigating officers' actions were commended by HH Judge Hammerton.
I hope this gives survivors of sexual violence the confidence to come forward and report to police."