Notable Examples eBay’s 2019 cyberstalking scandal involved executives directing employees in a months-long campaign against bloggers—sending cockroaches, porn, threats—but not cult-driven or 24 years. “Gangstalking” claims by self-described targeted individuals allege lifelong organized cult/military harassment, but lack corroborated evidence beyond fringe sites.[gangstalkingmindcontrolcults +1] Legal Status Prolonged group stalking by cult members violates federal anti-stalking laws (18 U.S.C. § 2261A), treated as conspiracy with severe penalties; victims like ex-Scientologists have won civil suits for millions in damages. Document patterns and report to FBI for interstate cases.[scholarship.law.stjohns]

Yes, cult members often engage in stalking as a coercive control tactic, surveilling ex-members or critics to intimidate, isolate, or punish defection. Common Patterns Cults deploy followers for persistent monitoring—tracking movements, hacking devices, or “harassment by proxy” via orchestrated encounters—mirroring high-control group surveillance to enforce loyalty and deter escape. Leaders exploit devotees’ devotion, framing stalking as “protecting the group” while gaslighting victims as paranoid.[huffpost +1] Legal Ramifications Such actions qualify as criminal stalking under federal/state laws (e.g., 18 U.S.C. § 2261A), with penalties up to 5-20 years if interstate or threatening. Cult cases like Scientology’s “Fair Game” policy have led to lawsuits, restraining orders, and convictions for organized harassment. Victims should document and report immediately.[stalkingawareness]