Report Reveals High Number of Potential Trafficking Victims Among Fayed Abuse Accusers

A briefing to MPs revealed that nearly half of the women accusing Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual abuse may also be victims of human trafficking, with 70 cases exhibiting trafficking characteristics. The Home Office has confirmed at least five trafficking victims, but the number is expected to rise. Some survivors were trafficked from Harrods to Fayed's properties, while others were abused overseas. However, survivors living abroad have not been recognized as trafficking victims by the Home Office.

Key facts

• Almost half of the women accusing Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual abuse may also be victims of human trafficking.
• 70 cases exhibit characteristics of trafficking according to the Metropolitan Police.
• The Home Office has confirmed at least five trafficking victims.
• Some survivors were trafficked from Harrods to Fayed's properties, while others were abused overseas.

Sources

• The Guardian