Mohamed Al Fayed Accused of Rape and Sexual Assault by 37 Women at Harrods

Sep 20, 2024, 12:20 AM

Mohamed Al Fayed, the late former owner of Harrods, has been accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple women who worked at the luxury London department store. A BBC documentary has revealed that over 20 women have come forward with allegations, with five specifically accusing Al Fayed of rape. The accusations include claims that Al Fayed would tour the store to identify young female assistants he found attractive. Lawyers representing the alleged victims have compared the case to those involving Jimmy Savile, Jeffrey Epstein, and Harvey Weinstein, describing Al Fayed as a 'monster enabled by a system that pervaded Harrods.' Harrods has issued an apology over the allegations, and Fulham FC, where Al Fayed was a former owner, has launched a probe into the claims. The accusations emerged a year after Al Fayed's death in August 2023, with lawyers stating that 37 victims have come forward.