An extra 65 girls have come ahead with allegations of sexual abuse in opposition to the late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, following the discharge of the documentary Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods.
The BBC reported that the brand new claims, which span from 1977 to latest years, surfaced after the documentary aired.
The accusations embody situations of sexual harassment, assault, and rape, involving not solely workers of his companies but additionally girls outdoors his skilled circle.
The contemporary allegations counsel that Al Fayed, who handed away final yr, used a broader vary of techniques to take advantage of girls than beforehand recognized.
A number of girls claimed they have been lured into working as home workers for Al Fayed below false pretenses, solely to be subjected to sexual abuse, together with at his mansion in Oxted, Surrey.
One of many earliest reported incidents dates again to 1977 in Dubai, nicely earlier than Al Fayed grew to become a distinguished determine within the UK following his 1985 buy of Harrods. A girl described how Al Fayed stalked, threatened, and finally sexually assaulted her.
Related accounts of intimidation have been later made by girls who labored at Harrods, with some alleging that safety workers have been concerned in facilitating the harassment.
Of the 65 girls who got here ahead, 37 claimed they have been employed at Harrods after they have been abused by Al Fayed.
In response to the BBC’s inquiries, Harrods issued a press release acknowledging the continuing course of to handle the claims.
