Fulham FC & Ritz Paris investigated over allegations linked to Mohamed Al Fayed after BBC documentary

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Lawyers representing alleged victims of the late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed have announced they are investigating Fulham Football Club and other businesses once owned by him.

Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, Fulham FC, and the Paris Ritz, was described as a “monster” by the legal team during a press conference featured in the BBC documentary Al-Fayed: Predator At Harrods.

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More than 20 former female employees of Harrods have come forward with allegations of assault and physical violence at properties in London and Paris, with five women claiming they were raped by Al Fayed, who passed away last year at the age of 94.

“We are aware of allegations that have been made at other places of work," said barrister Maria Mulla. "We also represent women who were employed by the Ritz. We don’t at this stage represent any women who, for instance, sustained attacks at Fulham Football Club. But our investigations are obviously ongoing into all these entities that he had an involvement in.”

Mohamed Al-Fayed owned the iconic Harrods Department store (Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images)Mohamed Al-Fayed owned the iconic Harrods Department store (Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images)
Mohamed Al-Fayed owned the iconic Harrods Department store (Photo: John Phillips/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Al Fayed owned Fulham FC from 1997 to 2013, during which time the club rose to the Premier League and even qualified for the Europa League.

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In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for Fulham FC stated: “We are deeply troubled and concerned to learn of the disturbing reports following yesterday’s documentary. We have sincere empathy for the women who have shared their experiences.

“We are in the process of establishing whether anyone at the club is or has been affected. Should any person wish to share information or experiences relating to these allegations, we encourage them to contact the club at [email protected] or the police.”