A police officer has been identified as a rapist who committed a series of sexual assaults and attempted murders against women for over 14 years. PC Alan Greer, known as “Police Scotland’s Wayne Couzens,” took his own life in May following his suspension from duty amid an investigation into his crimes.
An investigation by BBC Disclosure has uncovered eight additional victims, including five sex workers, who were targeted by Greer while he was off duty. Comparing the situation to the case of Wayne Couzens, a source close to the investigation expressed concern about the extent of Greer’s offenses.
Greer’s criminal activities came to light in late 2025 when a woman reported a rape incident from 2012, leading to an inquiry by Police Scotland’s anti-corruption unit. Detectives found that Greer had been monitoring the case without valid reasons. Further scrutiny revealed his involvement in other violent acts.
Following Greer’s suicide, Police Scotland disclosed that he died while suspended and under investigation. Colleagues were unaware of his criminal behavior, with some finding the timing of the announcement insensitive. Assistant Chief Constable Lynn Ratcliff described the revelations as “truly shocking” and emphasized the bravery of one victim who triggered the investigation.
While acknowledging the need for more victims to come forward, ACC Ratcliff stressed that the comparison to Couzens was unproductive. She stated that there is no evidence of overlooked warning signs and highlighted the improved vetting procedures compared to when Greer joined the police force in 2009.
