Almost half of Fayed abuse accusers are potential trafficking victims, MPs told
Summary
Nearly half of the women who reported sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed to the London police may also be victims of human trafficking, officials have said. Some of these women were moved from the Harrods store to Fayed’s offices and homes in the UK and abroad, where they were abused.Key Facts
- A police review found that out of 70 survivors who reported abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed, almost half show signs of being trafficked.
- At least five survivors have been confirmed as victims of international and domestic trafficking by the UK Home Office.
- Some women were trafficked from the Harrods store to Fayed’s private offices and residence in London, and some were taken abroad and abused.
- Survivors living outside the UK have had difficulty getting recognized as trafficking victims by the Home Office.
- One survivor known as Amy said she was trafficked within the UK and abused at Fayed’s properties including his estate in Surrey.
- Amy raised concerns that survivors living overseas are excluded from a government program meant to help trafficking victims.
- Lawyers for the survivors say nearly 25% of the women who reported abuse now live abroad.
- There is criticism about unclear rules on who qualifies for official recognition as trafficking victims.
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