Mohamed Al Fayed is the target of a fresh allegation of sexual assault following the publication of an inquiry into the former owner of Harrods.The woman told the BBC that she thought authorities almost arrested him for her claims a few days before he passed away in August 2023. As part of a special inquiry, over 20 female former employees have spoken to the broadcaster and disclosed charges of physical aggression and assault at residences in London and Paris.

He put his hands on my breast and said some really horrible things as I got up to leave. "Melanie" Five women said that Mr. Al Fayed, who passed away at the age of 94 last year, had raped them. A legal team working on the inquiry is anticipated to disclose additional information regarding a lawsuit against the upscale department store for allegedly neglecting to ensure a secure work environment for its staff members during a news conference on Friday.

Following the investigation's release on Thursday, a woman identified by the BBC as Melanie came forward to report that the Egyptian millionaire had sexually assaulted her in a "sickening" way. Prior to being called to Mr. Al Fayed's flat, the woman, who had worked at Harrods before 2010, reportedly met him twice at work meetings.

Melanie, a former employee of Harrods, has been accused of sexual abuse by businessman Al Fayed. Melanie was forced to leave Harrods after being sexually assaulted by him. The allegations were reported to the police in 2023, but Al Fayed died in August 2023. Harrods' current owners are "utterly appalled" by the allegations and have set up a page on their website inviting former employees to come forward. Al Fayed, born in Alexandria, built a business empire in London and took control of Harrods in 1985.