At least five Mohamed Al Fayed survivors confirmed as human trafficking victims

The Home Office and National Referral Mechanism have confirmed at least five survivors of abuse by the late Harrods owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, as victims of human trafficking. The deceased billionaire faced hundreds of allegations, including rape and sexual exploitation. Survivors argue that associates facilitated these crimes by providing a steady stream of women, prompting calls for the Metropolitan police to prioritise trafficking within their ongoing investigation into the businessman's conduct prior to his death in 2023.