Wisconsin police arrested private investigator Dwayne Powell in 2013 who claimed he was hired by Church of Scientology to spy on Ron Miscavige . David Miscavige 's 79-year-old father had left the church a couple of years ago . Powell reportedly told police his job was to track Miscavige 's movements , read his emails and listen in on his conversations . David Miscavige allegedly prohibited the private investigator from helping his father during a medical emergency . The FBI is investigating whether there are any ties between the Church of Scientology, its leaders or employees with organized crime groups.
Wisconsin police arrested private investigator Dwayne Powell in 2013 who claimed he was hired by Church of Scientology to spy on Ron Miscavige . David Miscavige 's 79-year-old father had left the church a couple of years ago . Powell reportedly told police his job was to track Miscavige 's movements , read his emails and listen in on his conversations . David Miscavige allegedly prohibited the private investigator from helping his father during a medical emergency . Church of Scientology and David Miscavige 's attorneys vehemently denied Powell 's claims .