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Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors

Published October 19, 2026 12:22 pm • Updated October 20, 2026 4:55 am •
Ex-OpenAI worker accused of planting bug had Saudi support, claims prosecutors
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Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.

Abdulrahman Alfozan, who is accused of planting a recording device, has been denied bail.

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