Harrods Boss Accused of Sexual Abuse
Harrods Boss Accused of Sexual Abuse
Former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexually abusing multiple women over a 25-year period. The survivors, including some minors, were hired as secretaries and assistants when the abuse allegedly took place. At least 37 women have come forward with allegations of abuse involving the Egyptian billionaire, who died last year at the age of 94. The assaults allegedly took place in his apartments in London and at his properties in Paris, including the Ritz hotel, which he also owned. Harrods, the high-end department store in London, said it was "utterly appalled by the allegations" and urged any current or former employee who had been victims of sexual abuse to contact them. The allegations include rape, sexual assault, and attempted rape.