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French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations

French police launch investigation into Al Fayed sex-trafficking allegations

Summary

French police are investigating sex-trafficking allegations linked to the businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away two years ago. The investigation will examine claims of trafficking and other sexual crimes, particularly involving his Ritz Hotel in Paris. An American woman, Pelham Spong, helped prompt the investigation by sharing her own experiences with the French police.

Key Facts

  • French police have started an investigation into sex trafficking related to Mohamed Al Fayed.
  • The Paris prosecutor ordered the investigation, focusing on potential acts of aggravated human trafficking and prostitution.
  • The Ritz Hotel in Paris, once owned by Al Fayed, may be a focus of the investigation.
  • An American woman, Pelham Spong, reported her experiences to the French police, which helped start the investigation.
  • Ms. Spong claims she was sexually assaulted by Al Fayed when she applied for a job with his family.
  • More than 140 people have reported Al Fayed to the police in the UK, with allegations including sexual assault and trafficking.
  • A BBC documentary in 2024 exposed similar allegations against Al Fayed.
  • Al Fayed was never charged with offenses before his death, despite numerous reports to the police.
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