Mohamed Al Fayed, former Harrods owner, accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple former staff members

Mohamed Al Fayed, a wealthy Egyptian businessman and former owner of Harrods, has been accused of sexual assault and rape by over 20 female former employees of the luxury department store. The alleged incidents took place at various locations, including Harrods offices, foreign trips, and other locations such as London, Paris, St Tropez, and Abu Dhabi. Five women have specifically accused Al Fayed of rape, with some alleging that the assaults occurred when they were as young as 15. Harrods' current owners have expressed their support for the victims, stating that they "failed our employees who were his victims".