Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed call for trafficking investigation
Summary
Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed, a late billionaire and former Harrods owner, are asking the police to launch a full investigation into human trafficking linked to his alleged crimes. Over 400 allegations from between 1977 and 2014 include sexual abuse, trafficking, and violence, but the police have focused on some cases and survivors want a wider probe involving international cooperation.Key Facts
- Mohamed Al Fayed died in 2023 without facing charges related to abuse allegations.
- More than 400 people have accused him of sexual misconduct and related crimes over almost four decades.
- Alleged abuse locations include Harrods in London, the Ritz hotel in Paris, and Fulham FC.
- The Metropolitan Police currently investigate 155 victims, with only 21 cases reported before Fayed’s death.
- Survivors want the investigation to focus mainly on human trafficking to uncover a larger network.
- A collective called No One Above (NOA), formed by survivors, urges setting up a joint investigation team involving international police.
- MPs have expressed concerns about the police handling of these abuse cases.
- Survivors describe a system involving grooming, threats, and complicity by various staff who helped Fayed.
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