Prosecutors say Abdulrahman Alfozan, an OpenAI employee accused of bugging an office, arranged travel that would take him out of the United States. Newly unsealed court filings described bookings for Alfozan, his wife and another family member for October 12, including what prosecutors characterize as a one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia.
Prosecutors also asked a judge to keep key details of the case under seal, saying disclosure could increase the risk that Alfozan would flee. CNBC reports that his criminal defense lawyer responds by framing him as an immigrant who came to the U.S. years ago, while not disputing that the bookings occurred.
Across outlets, the focus remains on flight-related evidence highlighted in court documents, the timing before Alfozan’s arrest, and the legal arguments about whether additional case information should remain sealed while proceedings continue.
