At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims
Summary
At least five survivors of abuse linked to Mohamed Al Fayed have been officially confirmed as victims of human trafficking by the UK Home Office. Investigations are ongoing into how Fayed and possibly others moved and controlled these women, with allegations involving abuse over several decades across multiple countries.Key Facts
- Mohamed Al Fayed, former owner of Harrods, is linked to at least five confirmed human trafficking victims.
- Victims were trafficked both internationally and within the UK, often recruited under false pretenses.
- Abuse cases date from the 1990s to after Harrods was sold in 2010.
- The police operation investigating this is called Operation Cornpoppy, with four people questioned so far.
- Over 400 allegations against Fayed include rape, sexual assault, trafficking, drugging, and forced abortions.
- Victims say trafficking happened through various Fayed-owned businesses, including Harrods, yachts, aviation, hotels, and properties worldwide.
- Fayed died in 2023 at age 94 without being charged.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is reviewing complaints about the police handling of these cases from 2018 to 2024.
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