Mohamed Al Fayed and Harrods
Allegations against the former Harrods owner and the store's compensation scheme.
12 developments, 2024–2026, oldest first.
2024
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BBC investigation alleges Mohamed Al Fayed raped and assaulted Harrods staff
A BBC documentary and podcast reported allegations from former female employees that the late Harrods owner sexually assaulted or raped them, and that the company failed to intervene.
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Dozens of women accuse Al Fayed; Harrods apologises
Lawyers said 37 women had made allegations against Al Fayed, who died in 2023, and the store's current owners apologised for failing employees.
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Harrods says it is settling more than 250 claims
Harrods said it was in the process of settling over 250 claims from people alleging abuse by its former owner and was reviewing whether any current staff were involved.
2025
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Police watchdog oversees probe into Met's handling of 2008 Al Fayed complaints
The Independent Office for Police Conduct began overseeing an investigation into how the Metropolitan Police dealt with complaints against Al Fayed in 2008.
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Harrods proposes six-figure settlements to alleged Al Fayed victims
Harrods set out proposed payouts for claimants, with higher awards linked to agreeing to a psychiatric assessment.
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Harrods launches compensation scheme offering up to £385,000
Harrods opened a redress scheme for people alleging abuse by Al Fayed, offering up to £385,000 plus treatment costs; survivors' lawyers criticised the store's control of the process.
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More than 100 join Harrods redress scheme as it widens to Fayed's airline
Over 100 people had registered for the Harrods scheme, which was extended to former staff of Al Fayed's private airline and runs until March 2026.
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Nearly 150 people report allegations against Al Fayed to police
The Metropolitan Police said about 146 people had come forward since its new investigation began and that it was examining people who may have enabled the alleged abuse.
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Harrods moves to remove Egyptian Hall busts of Al Fayed
Harrods applied for planning permission to remodel its Egyptian Hall, removing sculptures of its former owner after feedback from survivors.
2026
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Police question three women as suspects in Al Fayed enabling investigation
The Met questioned three women under caution over alleged trafficking and facilitating offences linked to Al Fayed; no arrests were made and 154 people had come forward.
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Dozens compensated under Harrods scheme as watchdog probes five officers
More than 75 claimants had been fully compensated with about 200 claims still pending, while the police watchdog investigated five current and former Met officers over past handling of complaints.
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Survivors' lawyers say Al Fayed claims could reach £150m as talks stall
KP Law, representing more than 275 alleged survivors, said settlement talks with Harrods and the Fayed estate had stalled pending litigation involving the estate.