Police carrying out an investigation into the late former Harrods boss Mohamed al Fayed have questioned a man over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating rape.The suspect, who is in his 60s, was interviewed under caution this month after 154 people came forward to report allegations of sex abuse against Al Fayed, said the Metropolitan Police.
The force said the man was questioned between 25 February and 25 March this year, as were three women in their 40s, 50s and 60s.All four have been questioned on suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault, assisting the commission of sexual offences and human trafficking for sexual exploitation.The Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
A statement by the force said: “Specialist detectives leading one of the Met’s largest and most complex investigations continue to investigate individuals who may have facilitated or enabled offending by Mohamed al Fayed.”The investigation remains active and four suspects have now been interviewed under caution as part of the live investigation.”
It added: “To date, 154 victims have come forward and reported allegations of sexual assault, rape, sexual exploitation and human trafficking.”Over the past 18 months, officers have taken detailed accounts from victims and witnesses to build a comprehensive picture of the alleged offending.”
Al Fayed died aged 94 in August 2023.
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