Mohamed al-Fayed Accused of Trafficking Dozens of Women at Harrods
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Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 2
Mohamed al-Fayed Accused of Trafficking Dozens of Women at Harrods
3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Oct 2
Summary
Britain’s antislavery commissioner said Mohamed al-Fayed trafficked dozens of women on a “deeply shocking” scale over many years for sexual abuse and exploitation.
Metropolitan Police investigators told lawmakers many alleged victims — including young Harrods sales assistants — were moved to Fayed’s home and offices, sometimes by helicopter, where they were abused.
Some alleged victims were also taken overseas, while other potential trafficking occurred entirely within Harrods itself, underscoring that trafficking did not always involve crossing borders.
Fayed, the Egyptian-born former Harrods owner whose son Dodi died with Princess Diana in 1997, died in 2023 and cannot face criminal proceedings.