Saudis Aided Family of Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI, Prosecutors Say

Saudi officials paid for his wife and son to fly out of the U.S. and offered to cover his bail, according to court filings. A judge ordered the engineer to remain in custody.

Saudis Aided Family of Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI, Prosecutors Say

TL;DR

  • Saudi officials facilitated the travel of an engineer's wife and son out of the U.S.
  • They also offered to cover the engineer's bail.
  • A judge has ordered the engineer to remain in custody.