In its proposal to recompense suspected victims of historical abuse, Harrods has allocated over £60 million. Through the restitution plan, which is open until March 2026, more than 100 employees of the upscale department shop are anticipated to make claims of up to £385,000 each.
The program, which was introduced in March, offers assistance to victims who allege that former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who passed away in 2023, mistreated them. Fayed, who ran the upscale boutique from 1985 until 2010, has been accused of sexual abuse and rape by several women. As part of their investigation into Fayed, the Met Police reported that 146 persons had come forward to report a crime.
With an additional £5.3 million set aside to cover legal and administrative expenses, Harrods has set aside £57 million to be used as compensation for alleged victims, for a total of £62.3 million. According to Michael Ward, managing director of Harrods, “more than 100 survivors” have participated in the program since it began.
He continued: “Compensation awards and temporary payments began being awarded to survivors who qualified at the end of April 2025 and the scheme will remain open until 31 March 2026.
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