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OpenAI engineer accused of spying for Saudi Arabia
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Abdulrahman Alfozan, an OpenAI engineer, was accused of spying for Saudi Arabia and ordered to remain in custody after prosecutors alleged the Saudi government paid for his family's travel and offered to cover his bail. A federal judge denied his release, citing concerns that Saudi officials would help him flee.
- Alfozan had a folder labeled "Saudi Gov Docs" on his computer, according to FBI filings.
- Saudi officials paid for his wife and son to fly out of the U.S., prosecutors claim.
- Judge compared Saudi government's bail offer to a "blank check" in ruling against release.
- Prosecutors argued Alfozan had "considerable support from a foreign government" warranting detention.
- Charges involve bugging OpenAI executives, per court documents.
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