Five survivors sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed were victims of human trafficking

The Home Office has confirmed at least five of the survivors were victims of modern slavery.

Four women who allege abuse by late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed were confirmed as victims of human trafficking by the UK's interior ministry, a group representing the survivors have said.

To date, 157 victims have reported allegations that they were sexually assaulted, raped, or trafficked by the former tycoon and owner of Harrod's department store. Al-Fayed died in 2023, at the age of 94, without facing any prosecution.

The rulings include women trafficked internationally and within the UK, and one case found to have taken place entirely within Harrods.

The survivors have received conclusive grounds decisions from the National Referral Mechanism (NRM)

One woman reported being recruited into a false role within Harrods, while two were hired for legitimate roles and selected for abuse "off the shop floor"

Decision comes after group of survivors claimed ex-Harrods owner’s associates must have helped facilitate his crimes At least five victims of the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have been confirmed by the Home Office as victims of human trafficking. A group of survivors of abuse by the deceased businessman had ca

Hundreds of allegations have been made against the billionaire Harrods boss, who died in 2023, including rape and sexual exploitation.

Hundreds of allegations have been made against the billionaire Harrods boss, who died in 2023, including rape and sexual exploitation.