The victims, who have chosen to remain anonymous, recount years of harassment and abuse, painting a disturbing picture of the tycoon’s alleged misconduct.
Late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, has been accused of orchestrating a "vast web of abuse" by former employees, who allege they were sexually assaulted and raped by the Egyptian businessman.
Lawyers representing these women have described him as "a monster," drawing comparisons to notorious sexual predators Jimmy Savile and Jeffrey Epstein.
The allegations surfaced after multiple women came forward, claiming they were subjected to sexual abuse by Al Fayed at the luxury Knightsbridge department store, as well as at his properties in the UK and on trips abroad.
The victims, who have chosen to remain anonymous, recount years of harassment and abuse, painting a disturbing picture of the tycoon’s alleged misconduct.
A BBC documentary has revealed that five women have accused the late Harrods tycoon, Mohamed Al Fayed, of rape, while another 20 former female employees claim he sexually assaulted them.
Lawyers suggest the extent of Al Fayed's alleged abuses could be far more widespread, with potential victims around the world.
Under Al Fayed’s 25-year leadership, Harrods is alleged to have fostered a "toxic" environment where the billionaire preyed on vulnerable female employees for sexual gratification, silencing them through intimidation.
Barrister Bruce Drummond called the case "one of the worst instances of sexual exploitation ever seen," describing the culture as a system that facilitated abuse.
Speaking at a press conference, barrister Dean Armstrong KC compared Al Fayed's actions to high-profile abusers like Jimmy Savile, Jeffrey Epstein, and Harvey Weinstein, citing the institutional complicity, procurement of victims, and the use of power at the top of the organization to carry out the abuses. Armstrong declared, "Mohamed Al Fayed was a monster."
One of the alleged victims, referred to only as Natacha, recounted her experience working at Harrods, describing it as "walking into a lion’s den."
She said Al Fayed preyed on the most vulnerable employees, using manipulation and humiliation.
Natacha explained being subjected to forced medical examinations, including tests for AIDS and STDs, which she believed were to check her "purity."
Lawyer Maria Mulla revealed how employees were silenced through threats from Al Fayed's security team, who allegedly warned some women they would "never work in London again" if they spoke up.
In one case, a woman was reportedly threatened with physical harm after filing a sexual assault complaint.
US lawyer Gloria Allred condemned the environment at Harrods under Al Fayed's leadership as "toxic, unsafe, and abusive."
She outlined allegations of serial rape, attempted rape, and sexual abuse of minors, alongside unauthorized medical exams. Allred also accused Harrods of covering up the abuses and failing to protect employees.
Further investigations have been launched into Al Fayed’s other businesses.
Lawyers have expressed confidence that victims may exist at all of Al Fayed's business interests, with further probes ongoing.