OpenAI engineers were arrested for allegedly installing hidden recording devices in the office. The company claims that AI helped in identifying the culprits.

According to reports from Decrypt, Abdulrahman Alfozan, an engineer at OpenAI, was arrested by the FBI on October 9. The suspect is 35 years old, of Saudi Arabian nationality, and has been working at OpenAI since July 2025. He is accused of using or attempting to use devices to intercept oral communications. His first court appearance took place in a federal court on Tuesday. OpenAI stated that the case has been transferred to the FBI, and they express gratitude for the rapid actions taken by the investigators and prosecutors. They also noted that the FBI’s investigation is not yet complete. In a statement posted on the X platform, OpenAI revealed that the company discovered a sophisticated recording device in its office. Using their own models, they identified that the device was placed by one of the employees several days prior. The criminal complaint indicates that the device was found on September 3rd.