The Metropolitan Police has apologized to alleged victims of the late businessman Mohamed Al Fayed for the distress caused by his never facing justice for 40 allegations, including rape and sexual assault. The force is conducting a "large-scale investigation" into Al Fayed's alleged crimes and those who may have enabled them, and plans to send a video statement to victims on Friday to provide an update. Some victims, like Pelham Spong, express skepticism about the police's commitment, citing past failures to prosecute Al Fayed before his death in 2023.
Met Police ‘truly sorry’ for distress to Mohamed Al Fayed victims
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Metropolitan Police has apologized to alleged victims of the late businessman Mohamed Al Fayed for the distress caused by his never facing justice for 40 allegations, including rape and sexual assault. The force is conducting a "large-scale investigation" into Al Fayed's alleged crimes and those who may have enabled them, and plans to send a video statement to victims on Friday to provide an update. Some victims, like Pelham Spong, express skepticism about the police's commitment, citing past failures to prosecute Al Fayed before his death in 2023.
Trending- 1 1985-2010: Mohamed Al Fayed owned Harrods.
- 2 2005-2023: 21 women accused Al Fayed.
- 3 2017: Pelham Spong reported her 2008 encounter; detectives closed the case due to Al Fayed's health.
- 4 2023: Mohamed Al Fayed died.
- 5 September 2024: BBC broadcast "Predator at Harrods" documentary; Met asked potential victims to come forward.
- 6 February (unspecified year, likely 2025): Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley commented on the live investigation.
- 7 July 9, 2025: Met Police sent apology letter to victims.
- 8 Later this week / Friday: Scotland Yard plans to send a video statement to alleged victims.
- Victims continue to suffer distress.
- An ongoing police investigation seeks to identify and prosecute enablers.
- Civil cases involving hundreds of women are ongoing.
What: The Metropolitan Police apologized to alleged victims of Mohamed Al Fayed and is conducting an ongoing investigation into 40 allegations of sexual assault and rape against him and potential enablers.
When: July 9, 2025 (article published), later this week / Friday (video statement to be sent), 2023 (Al Fayed died), 2005-2023 (period of accusations), 2017 (Pelham Spong reported her encounter, detectives closed case), September 2024 (BBC documentary broadcast, Met asked victims to come forward), February (Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley commented).
Where: London (Metropolitan Police, Harrods), US state of South Carolina (Pelham Spong lives).
Why: To address the distress of victims who will not see Al Fayed face justice and to provide an update on the ongoing investigation into his alleged crimes and those who may have enabled them.
How: The Met Police sent a letter of apology, plans to send a video statement, and is conducting a large-scale investigation.