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Met Police Expand Probe into Over 400 Abuse Allegations Against Late Mohamed Al-Fayed

Harrods faces growing pressure to compensate hundreds of survivors after new revelations prompted the Met to widen its investigation

Mohamed Al Fayed with Christina Aguilera opening the Harrods sale in 2004; attending a charity dinner with Princess Diana in 1996
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Overview

  • The Metropolitan Police are investigating more than 400 allegations of rape and sexual abuse against Al-Fayed and have identified five individuals suspected of facilitating his crimes
  • Harrods, now owned by the Qatar Investment Authority, has set up a compensation scheme covering over 250 claims with payouts up to £385,000 for eligible survivors
  • Alison Kervin’s book The Monster of Harrods details forced abortions under NDAs, grooming at Princess Diana’s former school and assaults at Fulham FC, including some involving minors
  • The Crown Prosecution Service declined to charge Al-Fayed on multiple occasions despite police referrals in 2008, 2015, 2018, 2021 and 2023, prompting scrutiny of prosecutorial decisions
  • Survivors and advocacy groups have written to political leaders demanding a public inquiry into alleged cover-ups by Harrods management, law enforcement and other institutions