OpenAI staffer accused of planting bug was allegedly in “frequent” communication with a Saudi royal.

The suspect, Abdulrahman Alfozan, used WhatsApp to communicate with the unnamed royal throughout 2025 and 2026, according to a court filing spotted earlier by CNBC.

OpenAI staffer accused of planting bug was allegedly in “frequent” communication with a Saudi royal.

TL;DR

  • Abdulrahman Alfozan, accused of planting a bug at OpenAI, communicated with a Saudi royal via WhatsApp.
  • Communications occurred throughout 2025 and 2026.
  • The Saudi royal informed Alfozan about an AI initiative in Saudi Arabia and wanted him to join.
  • Alfozan contacted the royal on October 5th, days before his arrest.

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