Mar 15 • 19:45 UTC 🇸🇪 Sweden Dagens Nyheter

Epstein victim: The Harrods chief abused me

A woman, referred to as 'Natalie', accuses Mohamed al-Fayed, the owner of Harrods, of sexual assault, facilitated by Jeffrey Epstein.

In a shocking revelation, a woman identified only as 'Natalie' claims that she was subjected to abuse by Mohamed al-Fayed, the owner of London’s Harrods, during an incident on his yacht in Saint-Tropez, France. The allegations arise from a relationship she had with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, whom she met at the age of 17 while trying to establish her modeling career. She recalls how Epstein exerted control over her life by consistently tracking her whereabouts across multiple countries.

According to Natalie, she was persuaded to meet al-Fayed by Epstein's assistant, who suggested that it would be a promising opportunity. Once aboard the yacht, she claims that al-Fayed made inappropriate advances, stating he wanted to 'try new things.' Natalie's account raises serious concerns about the predatory behaviors that can often accompany powerful individuals in the fashion and entertainment industries, as she recounts feeling trapped and unable to leave until the yacht returned to port.

These allegations not only implicate al-Fayed in potential criminal behavior but also highlight the broader issues of exploitation and abuse within networks that involve high-profile figures. As such accusations gain more visibility, they underline the importance of accountability and the need for systemic changes to protect vulnerable individuals in various sectors from similar predatory conduct.

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