Forty New Allegations Against Mohamed Al Fayed Submitted to Metropolitan Police
New Allegations Surface Following Dailyon Documentary
Forty new allegations of sexual assault and rape against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, former owner of Harrods, have been submitted to the Metropolitan Police. These allegations, made by 40 different individuals, cover incidents occurring between 1979 and 2013. This comes in the wake of a recent Dailyon documentary that prompted several former Harrods employees to come forward, sharing their experiences of abuse by the billionaire.
Call for Additional Allegations Leads to New Reports
The Metropolitan Police had previously urged anyone who had not yet reported allegations of sexual misconduct involving Al Fayed to come forward. As a result, they are now reviewing these new complaints alongside historical allegations. The force continues to gather evidence and assess the full extent of the accusations against Al Fayed.
Documentary Sparks Further Testimonies
The surge of allegations follows the Dailyon documentary, where several former employees of Harrods detailed instances of sexual assault and rape allegedly committed by Al Fayed. Since the documentary aired, an additional 65 women have contacted Dailyon with similar claims. These new testimonies stretch beyond Harrods, with some dating as far back as 1977, years before Al Fayed took over the luxury department store.
Timeline of Allegations and Harrods Ownership
The allegations span a significant period of time, from 1979 through 2013. Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away at the age of 94 in 2023, took control of Harrods in 1985 and sold the renowned store in 2010. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that these 40 new allegations are in addition to those they were already aware of prior to the Dailyon broadcast.
A Growing Case Against Al Fayed
In light of these new developments, the allegations against Al Fayed continue to grow. With further testimonies emerging both from former employees and others beyond Harrods, the scope of the investigation is expanding. The police will be examining these claims carefully as they seek to uncover the full truth about the extent of the abuse allegations linked to the former billionaire.
