At least five Mohamed Al Fayed abuse survivors confirmed as human-trafficking victims

The Home Office has confirmed at least five survivors of abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed, the deceased former Harrods owner, as human-trafficking victims. The Guardian reports that this determination follows survivors arguing trafficking should be central to the investigation—they've maintained that Al Fayed could not have perpetrated his crimes without a steady stream of women sent to him by associates.

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