Shrewsbury Man Jailed for Hacking Women's Online Accounts

Adam Piggott, a 36-year-old from Shrewsbury, has been sentenced to 32 months in prison for hacking into women's online accounts. He had previously received a suspended sentence for a similar offense in January 2025 but continued his illegal activities. Piggott was found to have accessed email, social media, and online shopping accounts of multiple victims. His hacking was discovered during a device check mandated by a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) issued after his earlier conviction. He pleaded guilty to 12 counts of unauthorized access to computer data and one charge of attempting to do so. The court found no evidence that his actions were sexually motivated. Following the sentencing, authorities emphasized the importance of protecting victims from online offenses. Piggott will also be subject to a five-year CBO, requiring him to submit any digital devices for police examination.

Key Points: • Adam Piggott was sentenced to 32 months for hacking into women's online accounts. • He had a prior suspended sentence for similar offenses but continued to offend. • Authorities found no evidence that his actions were sexually motivated.