Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Hate-Fueled UK Train Stations WiFi Hack

British citizen John Wik sentenced for Islamophobic WiFi hack at UK train stations in Sept 2024. Learn about this Nightsleeper-style incident and its consequences.

A British citizen has been given a suspended sentence following an alarming incident last year where he hijacked free public WiFi networks at train stations across the UK, displaying offensive Islamophobic messages.

As per the British Transport Police’s (BTP) press release, John Andreas Wik, 37, from Beckenham, received a 24-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, on Wednesday, July 9, at Inner London Crown Court. He was also ordered to complete 280 hours of unpaid work and 25 days of rehabilitation activity, along with paying a £150 victim surcharge.

Incident Details

The incident occurred on September 25, 2024, around 3:00 PM, when commuters attempting to access free WiFi services at numerous Network Rail stations, including major hubs like London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Liverpool ...