Three women have been interviewed under caution by Metropolitan Police detectives investigating individuals who may have helped or enabled the late Mohamed Al Fayed to carry out years of sexual offending, Scotland Yard has confirmed.
The three women, aged in their 40s, 50s and 60s, were questioned between 25 February and 5 March on suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault, assisting the commission of sexual offences, and human trafficking for sexual exploitation. No arrests have been made and the investigation remains live.
The development marks a significant step in one of the largest and most complex inquiries the Metropolitan Police is currently running. Over the past 18 months, officers have taken detailed accounts from victims and witnesses, building what the force described as a comprehensive picture of the alleged offending. That work, combined with partnership activity across the UK and overseas, has expanded the scope of the investigation to include human trafficking alongside the original allegations.
To date, 154 people have come forward with allegations spanning sexual assault, rape, sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
Al Fayed, the Egyptian-born billionaire and former owner of Harrods and Fulham Football Club, died in August 2023. He cannot face criminal prosecution, but the Met has made clear its intention to pursue others suspected of playing a part in enabling his conduct.
Commander Angela Craggs, overseeing the investigation, said victims remained at the centre of the inquiry and described the latest development as an important step in a far-reaching case.
Anyone with information, whether directly affected by Al Fayed’s actions or with concerns about others who may have been involved, is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police directly. Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.
