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Sexual Assault Allegations Against Mohamed Al Fayed

Ex-Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed faces new sexual assault claims. More than 20 women reported assaults, including rape. Harrods is now facing civil claims for allegedly covering up the abuses.

20 September 2024 · 21:52 UTC

Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed faces new allegations of sexual assault.

A BBC investigation revealed over 20 women claimed he assaulted them, with five reporting rape.

'Melanie,' an ex-employee, described a 'sickening' encounter in Fayed's London flat in 2007.

Police were reportedly close to arresting him before his death in August 2023.

Harrods allegedly covered up abuses, with the company now facing new civil claims.

Fayed's predatory behavior reportedly extended to other locations such as Paris and Abu Dhabi.

Despite multiple police investigations, no charges were filed against him during his lifetime.

The BBC found evidence of multiple incidents and a systemic effort to protect Fayed from accountability.