Overview

• The Metropolitan Police will investigate its handling of two 2008 complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed under the supervision of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
• More than 100 alleged victims, including minors, have reported sexual abuse by Al Fayed, with accusations spanning from 1977 to 2014.
• The Met is reviewing 21 allegations made before Al Fayed's death in 2023, with some cases previously referred to prosecutors but never resulting in charges.
• The investigation will also examine claims of police corruption, including allegations that officers accepted bribes to shield Al Fayed from scrutiny.
• Advocates and legal representatives are calling for a statutory public inquiry to ensure transparency and accountability in addressing systemic failures.