At least five Al Fayed survivors confirmed as modern slavery victims
Summary
At least five women abused by Mohamed Al Fayed, former owner of Harrods, have been officially recognized by the UK Home Office as victims of modern slavery. The recognition comes after investigations into trafficking and sexual exploitation linked to Al Fayed and his brother, with ongoing police inquiries into possible co-conspirators.Key Facts
- Five women abused by Mohamed Al Fayed have received official status as modern slavery victims from the UK Home Office.
- These women were recognized through the National Referral Mechanism, the UK system for identifying slavery victims.
- The cases include trafficking within the UK and internationally, with some abuse occurring inside Harrods.
- The survivors are members of a group called No One Above, supported by the anti-slavery charity Unseen.
- One survivor described the formal recognition as shocking but important for acknowledging her experience.
- Mohamed Al Fayed owned Harrods from 1985 to 2010 and died in 2023 without facing charges.
- The Metropolitan Police investigation, called Operation Cornpoppy, is looking into whether others helped Al Fayed commit crimes.
- So far, 154 victims have reported sexual assault, rape, exploitation, or trafficking related to Al Fayed and his associates.
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