BREAKING NEWS Harrods tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed accused of rape: Five ex-employees say late billionaire sexually assaulted them and 'covered up allegations' By Aidan Radnedge Published: 07:09, 19 September 2024 | Updated: 07:35, 19 September 2024 e-mail 21 shares View comments Former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of rape, with five female ex-employees alleging the late billionaire sexually assaulted them while in charge of the luxury London department store. A new BBC documentary says the Egyptian-born businessman - who died in London aged 94 last August - carried out the attacks during his time in charge of the outlet between 1984 and its sale in 2010. The corporation says more than 20 female former workers at Harrods have come forward to accuse him of sexual abuse.
The new programme called Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods - says the firm itself not only failed to intervene to help the alleged victims but also covered up their claims. The store's current owners have now told of being 'utterly appalled' by the accusations and have apologised to the women affected. Former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women including one, Gemma, who worked as his personal assistant between 2007 and 2009 A new BBC documentary says the Egyptian-born businessman - who died in London aged 94 last August - carried out the attacks while Harrods boss between 1984 and its sale in 2010 The corporation says more than 20 female former workers at.