Met officers investigated over handling of Mohamed Al Fayed abuse complaints

"At this stage, five individuals—a serving Met officer and four former Met officers—have been advised that they are being investigated for potential misconduct. The serving of notices does not mean that misconduct proceedings will necessarily follow. Our investigation into individuals who may have facilitated or enabled offending by Mohamed Al Fayed remains active."

"More than 400 allegations of sexual misconduct have been made against Fayed dating back to 1977. The IOPC confirmed the investigation into the officers, which the BBC said was launched in January 2025, related to reports made against Fayed by four people."

"In March the Met said a man in his 60s was interviewed under caution over allegations of human trafficking and facilitating rape in connection with the investigation into Fayed. It came after three women were questioned by detectives between 25 February and 5 March, also on suspicion of aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault."

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into five Metropolitan Police officers—one serving and four former—for potential misconduct related to their handling of allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed. Over 400 sexual misconduct complaints have been made against the former Harrods owner spanning decades from 1977 until his death in 2023. The investigation, initiated in January 2025, focuses on reports made by four individuals. Additionally, police have questioned a man in his 60s under caution regarding human trafficking and facilitating rape allegations, while three women were also questioned on suspicion of aiding and abetting sexual offences. The Metropolitan Police continues investigating individuals who may have facilitated or enabled Fayed's alleged crimes.

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