An investigation is underway at Harrods concerning potential staff involvement in serious allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed.
- The BBC report revealed accusations from 20 former female employees linking Al Fayed to rape and sexual assault.
- Harrods is collaborating with the Metropolitan Police and conducting an internal review to assess any staff involvement.
- Claims suggest some current employees may have facilitated Al Fayed’s actions, prompting further investigation.
- A non-executive committee at Harrods is examining issues arising from these serious allegations.
Harrods is conducting a thorough investigation into whether any of its current employees were involved in the allegations of rape and sexual assault against its former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. This follows a detailed report by the BBC, in which 20 ex-employees of Harrods accused Al Fayed of serious offences during their tenure at the prestigious store. Five of the women stated that they had been raped by him.
The department store is actively collaborating with the Metropolitan Police as part of its ongoing internal review. This review is comprehensive, examining the possibility that current staff members may have participated in or facilitated these allegations, either directly or indirectly.
The accusations extend beyond personal testimony, with some of the alleged victims claiming that employees of Harrods assisted Al Fayed by selecting young women and enabling his actions. This revelation has prompted Harrods to scrutinise its current workforce closely to ascertain any connections to the accused conduct.
In response to these grave allegations, the Harrods board has established a non-executive committee dedicated to delving into the issues that have surfaced. This committee is tasked with offering a meticulous examination of the implications and uncovering any roles that present staff might have played in these troubling cases.
The investigation continues as Harrods works with authorities to address these serious allegations.
