Serious Accusations: Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexually abusing many women, especially during his ownership of Harrods.
Comparison to Other High-Profile Cases: Lawyers have compared Al Fayed’s actions to cases involving powerful men like Jimmy Savile, Jeffrey Epstein, and Harvey Weinstein.
Planned Legal Case: A group of survivors is planning to file a civil lawsuit against Harrods, claiming the store allowed the abuse to happen.
Claims of Systematic Cover-Up: It’s alleged that Harrods had systems in place to protect Al Fayed and hide the abuse from the public.
Dozens of Victims: More than 37 women have come forward, with some saying they were very young when the abuse occurred.
Forced Medical Exams: Some victims claim they were forced to undergo invasive medical exams as a condition of their employment at Harrods.
Lasting Emotional Impact: Many of the women affected by the abuse have struggled with mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.
Harrods’ Apology: Harrods has apologized for failing to protect its employees during Al Fayed’s leadership and condemned his actions.
Surveillance Allegations: Some survivors claim that Al Fayed’s security staff monitored their personal lives and spied on them, adding to the abuse.
Investigations Expanding: Legal teams are looking into Al Fayed’s connections to other businesses, such as the Paris Ritz and Fulham Football Club, to see if abuse occurred there as well.