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Prosecutors say OpenAI bugging suspect booked one-way flight to Saudi Arabia

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Prosecutors asked a judge to seal details of a case against Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is suspected of planting eavesdropping devices connected to OpenAI, citing his reported purchase of a one-way flight to Saudi Arabia. They argued the booking indicated a flight risk that justified withholding case information from public disclosure.

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The request to seal records suggests prosecutors believe public exposure could help the suspect evade prosecution, according to their court filing. The case highlights concerns about corporate espionage and security around sensitive AI research facilities.

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Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-10-14

Published there as: “OpenAI Bugging Suspect Booked One-Way Flight to Saudi Arabia, Prosecutors Say”

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