Hundreds Accuse Late Billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed of Sexual Misconduct Over Decades

In a shocking turn of events, more than 400 survivors and witnesses have come forward accusing the late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed of widespread sexual misconduct. Allegations span over three decades, implicating Al Fayed in cases of abuse at Harrods, the Ritz hotel in Paris, and Fulham Football Club, all properties he once owned. The claims, first publicly aired by 20 women in a 2023 BBC documentary, have since surged, with former employees from the UK, US, and various international regions sharing similar accusations.

Dean Armstrong, the lawyer representing Justice for Harrods Survivors, has called the situation one of the worst cases of corporate sexual abuse of women. Armstrong expressed disappointment in corporate and sporting institutions for their perceived failure to address allegations, some of which date back to as early as 1995. In response, Harrods—under new ownership—has launched an investigation into whether any current staff members were involved in facilitating the alleged abuse.

Meanwhile, the survivors’ legal team has secured backing worth over a billion pounds to support the lawsuit. They have filed the first claim against Al Fayed’s former establishments, marking what lawyer Bruce Drummond described as the start of a potentially far-reaching legal battle expected to grow in scale over the coming months.

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