This person profile is published by Animal Welfare Investigations Project Limited (AWIP), which believes that sharing information about individuals who are suspected to pose a security risk to animal welfare organisations serves the public interest.
Overview
Meiguan Media Ltd is a private limited company incorporated on 5 March 2025, with its registered office at 124 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX . The company lists its nature of business as “Video production activities” and “Public relations and communications activities”.
Meiguan Media Ltd lists among its services: “Investigations into animal welfare scammers and the shady business of relocating exotic creatures.” This language closely mirrors O’Rourke’s past attempts to discredit legitimate animal rescue and protection organisations—particularly those opposing wildlife exploitation.
Rather than conducting balanced journalism, the company appears to operate as a personal platform for launching smear campaigns under the guise of investigative reporting.
Leadership
The sole director and person with significant control of Meiguan Media Ltd is Andrew Benjamin O’Rourke, born in January 1969.
Mr. O’Rourke has a history of involvement in pro-blood sports media and journalism, including previous work with Fieldsports Channel Ltd.
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Controversies
Andrew O’Rourke has been associated with several controversies in his journalistic career. Notably, he was involved in a libel case where Fieldsports Channel Ltd and Mr. O’Rourke admitted to publishing false and defamatory material about environmental campaigner Chris Packham. The company agreed to pay substantial damages and contribute to legal costs.
More recently, O’Rourke has embarked on a concerning campaign targeting Jacob Lloyd, employing unethical methods such as contacting personal and professional acquaintances under false pretences and engaging in baseless enquiries.
Of particular concern is O’Rourke’s use of the encrypted platform Signal to request photos of Jacob Lloyd—some allegedly originating from when Jacob was just 14 years old—prompting serious questions around ethics. This pattern of behaviour underscores a troubling disregard for professional standards and personal boundaries, prompting AWIP to issue a cease-and-desist letter to address O’Rourke’s ongoing harassment and misconduct.
Additionally, Mr. O’Rourke has been linked to activities that have raised concerns among animal welfare organisations. Reports indicate a pattern of targeting animal welfare advocates and organisations under the guise of investigative journalism.
Conclusion
Meiguan Media Ltd, under the direction of Andrew O’Rourke, presents itself as a media agency specialising in documentaries, journalism, and investigations related to environmental and animal welfare issues. However, Mr. O’Rourke’s past controversies and the company’s focus areas have led to scrutiny regarding its objectives and methods. Stakeholders and the public are advised to consider this context when engaging with the company’s content and services.
