At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims
Officers are looking into who may have facilitated Fayed’s crimes, in an investigation known as Operation Cornpoppy. Photograph: Luke MacGregor/ReutersView image in fullscreenOfficers are looking into who may have facilitated Fayed’s crimes, in an investigation known as Operation Cornpoppy. Two further victims were hired for a legitimate role and then selected from the shop floor for abuse.
- ▪Officers are looking into who may have facilitated Fayed’s crimes, in an investigation known as Operation Cornpoppy.
- ▪Photograph: Luke MacGregor/ReutersView image in fullscreenOfficers are looking into who may have facilitated Fayed’s crimes, in an investigation known as Operation Cornpoppy.
- ▪Two further victims were hired for a legitimate role and then selected from the shop floor for abuse.
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Officers are looking into who may have facilitated Fayed’s crimes, in an investigation known as Operation Cornpoppy. Photograph: Luke MacGregor/ReutersView image in fullscreenOfficers are looking into who may have facilitated Fayed’s crimes, in an investigation known as Operation Cornpoppy. Photograph: Luke MacGregor/ReutersMohamed Al FayedAt least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victimsDecision comes after group of survivors claimed ex-Harrods owner’s associates must have helped facilitate his crimesHelena HortonSun 2 Aug 2026 19.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAt least five victims of the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed have been confirmed by the Home Office as victims of human trafficking.A group of survivors of abuse by the deceased…
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