IrelandFour women who claim abuse by late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have been officially recognized as trafficking victims by the UK's interior ministry, according to a group representing the survivors. The women, using pseudonyms, allege that Al Fayed subjected them to assault, rape, and human trafficking over several decades, with their experiences spanning from the 1990s to after 2010. They were identified through the National Referral Mechanism, and some received conclusive victim status between May and July 2026. A fifth woman, Rachael Louw, was also confirmed as a trafficking victim earlier in 2026. Despite numerous reports of abuse, Al Fayed died in 2023 without facing prosecution. Victims have criticized the Metropolitan Police for not prioritizing trafficking charges, while investigations continue in both the UK and France.
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