Man Sentenced for Cyberstalking Victim in Bangor
A federal court sentenced a New York man to 30 months in prison for harassing a victim through digital means.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Financial Crime
A 31-year-old man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for cyberstalking a victim who had previously provided him with financial assistance. The defendant, Dabin Jeon, was also ordered to pay $40,181.72 in restitution following his guilty plea.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severe legal consequences for using interstate communications to harass and threaten individuals. Jeon specifically utilized digital platforms to threaten the victim after she stopped providing financial support.
Dabin Jeon received a 30-month prison term followed by three years of supervised release. The sentencing concluded after his guilty plea was entered on September 9, 2025.
The players
Dabin Jeon
He is a 31-year-old defendant from Oakland Gardens, New York, who pleaded guilty to cyberstalking charges.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
This federal law enforcement agency conducted the investigation and traced the phone numbers used in the harassment to accounts opened by the defendant.
The details
Jeon, who met the victim online in 2019, began his harassment campaign after she relocated to Maine and ceased financial support. He threatened to release explicit images of the victim and sent those photos to her friends and family in December 2022, prompting an FBI investigation.
Timeline
Jeon and the victim met online in 2019.
Jeon distributed explicit images of the victim in December 2022.
The defendant entered a guilty plea on September 9, 2025.
The federal court handed down the sentence on October 1, 2026.
Legal Context
This conviction aligns with the federal government's increasing focus on prosecuting digital harassment that crosses state jurisdictions. These cases reflect a broader legal effort to address the real-world harm caused by online stalking and coercive communication.
The investigation confirms that law enforcement can and will trace harassment back to digital sources, even when it involves private interstate communication. Residents should remain vigilant about online security and report any instances of digital threats to federal authorities.
The takeaway
Digital harassment carries heavy federal penalties that extend far beyond the online sphere. Victims of such behavior should document all threats and contact law enforcement to leverage available federal protections.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The United States Department of Justice.
