Overview Report: Concerning Findings Regarding the “Billy Meier” Case and the FIGU Group

Executive Summary

This report outlines significant concerns surrounding Eduard Albert “Billy” Meier and the organization known as FIGU (Free Community of Interests for the Border and Spiritual Sciences and Ufological Studies). The following findings are based on public documentation, photographic analysis, historical claims, and patterns consistent with cultic behavior and information control.

Key findings:

  • Meier’s “extraterrestrial” claims are demonstrably fabricated.
  • His “prophecies” have failed numerous verification tests.
  • FIGU operates with documented hallmarks of a closed, belief-based cult.
  • Multiple sources have reported incidents of intellectual property violation, targeted harassment, and reputational damage caused by members or affiliates of FIGU.
  • There is no credible scientific, legal, or intergovernmental validation of Meier’s alleged contact with extraterrestrials or the existence of the so-called “Plejaren.”

I. Fabricated Evidence and False Claims

Photographic Forgeries:

  • Numerous independent investigations—including those by MUFON and former supporters—have demonstrated that Meier’s photos of UFOs were staged using model craft, often with strings visible.
  • Alleged “alien women” photographed by Meier were found to be screenshots from television programs such as The Dean Martin Show.

Plagiarized Writings:

  • Comparative analysis reveals substantial overlap between Meier’s “spiritual teachings” and pre-existing materials from science fiction and new-age publications of the 1950s–1970s.

Failed Prophecies:

  • Meier has made dozens of prophecies predicting world wars, apocalyptic events, or governmental collapse—all of which have failed to occur within the stated timeframes.
  • Failed predictions have been retroactively edited on FIGU-hosted websites to conceal inaccuracy.

II. Cult Behavior and Control Dynamics

Behavioral Control Patterns Identified:

  • Isolated ideologies that position Meier as the singular prophet or chosen conduit for truth.
  • Discouragement of critical thinking or questioning Meier’s contradictions.
  • Sociocultural division, encouraging members to distrust outsiders or former members.
  • Over-glorification of Meier’s persona, writings, and claims despite internal contradictions.

These behavioral patterns mirror established criteria defined in the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control by psychologist Steven Hassan.

III. Intellectual Property Violations and Harassment

Use of Other Creators’ Work:

  • Multiple creators have alleged that content, blog posts, and public media have been mirrored, altered, or taken out of context by FIGU supporters in an attempt to delegitimize their work.

Trademark and Copyright Infringement:

  • Complaints have been filed by entities unrelated to FIGU, citing:
    • Unauthorized use of protected logos and language.
    • Republishing trademarked material without consent.
    • Creating slanderous “mirror websites” mimicking or attacking opposing creators.

Online Harassment Patterns:

  • Victims report coordinated campaigns of doxxing, slander, and reputational sabotage—often under anonymous usernames affiliated with FIGU ideology or the Meier “prophecies.”

IV. The “Plejaren” Fictitious Construct

No Scientific Basis:

  • No independent or peer-reviewed evidence supports the existence of a civilization known as “The Plejaren.”
  • The Plejaren narrative includes unverifiable star maps, contradictory statements about physics, and racial themes inconsistent with actual astronomical data or modern ethics.

Borrowed Mythologies:

  • The lore surrounding these beings shows direct influence from:
    • 1940s–70s sci-fi tropes.
    • Nazi-era eugenic ideas (e.g., purity of race, Aryan aesthetics, depopulation schemes such as FIGU’s belief in overpopulation).
    • Rewritten biblical narratives rebranded into “creation-energy” frameworks.

V. Public Safety and Ethical Concerns

Psychological Harm:

  • Former members have publicly testified to experiencing long-term psychological damage, emotional trauma, and social alienation after leaving the FIGU organization.

Platform Safety:

  • Hosting platforms such as Reddit, YouTube, and Discord have received reports involving impersonation, harassment, and IP theft traced to Meier defenders.

Legal Warnings Issued:

  • Individuals and brands have begun issuing cease-and-desist letters and filing legal complaints against both Meier-affiliated individuals and associated media channels.

Conclusion

The accumulated evidence strongly supports that the “Billy Meier” operation is not a case of misunderstood contact or alternative science—it is a prolonged misinformation campaign centered around a fabricated identity, supported by cultic structures, and protected by misinformation loops.

Suggested Legal Categories to Investigate

  • Trademark infringement (domestic and international)
  • Copyright violation
  • Digital harassment / cyberstalking
  • Cult-related psychological manipulation
  • Fraudulent representation of scientific and metaphysical claims
  • Hate speech and discriminatory narratives in “spiritual” language

Resources for Legal and Public Action

  • ICANN abuse complaints
  • DMCA takedown notices
  • WIPO trademark enforcement
  • Civil litigation regarding defamation and slander
  • Psychological harm reporting from former members

If You Are Affected

If you or someone you know has been affected by the FIGU ideology or Billy Meier’s teachings and has experienced harassment, IP violation, or coercive control, consider seeking legal guidance. We also recommend documenting all communications, preserving URLs, and contacting hosting platforms where abuse is taking place.