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Former Harrods Boss Al Fayed Raped, Abused Women, BBC Says

Five women have accused former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed of rape, while over 20 others claim sexual assault during his tenure at the luxury department store.
Harrods department store in Knightsbridge, London.
Al Fayed’s victims and former employees described a pervasive climate of fear at Harrods, and said his predations were known among the staff. (Shutterstock)

Five women say they were raped by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed when they worked at the London department store, while more than 20 claim they were sexually assaulted by the late billionaire, the BBC reported.

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