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Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed call for trafficking investigation
Without it the ‘true scale’ of former Harrods owner’s alleged network will stay hidden, says survivors’ group
TL;DR
- Survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed are calling for a full trafficking investigation, believing it's necessary to uncover the 'true scale' of his alleged network.
- The group No One Above (NOA) urges the Metropolitan police to prioritize trafficking in their investigation.
- Over 400 allegations of sexual misconduct and human trafficking have been made against Fayed.
- Lawyers representing victims state 421 people have come forward regarding abuse at locations owned by Fayed.
- NOA recommends a joint investigation team involving international police and prosecutors.
- Some MPs have previously raised concerns about the police's handling of allegations against Fayed.
- A survivor described a pattern of grooming, manipulation, and abuse, facilitated by security and staff.
- The Metropolitan police are investigating 155 victims and have interviewed four suspects under caution.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating how allegations against Fayed were handled by officers.