More than 100 individuals alleging sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed have entered Harrods’ compensation scheme, which opened in March and remains open until 31 March 2026.
The luxury retailer confirmed the scheme has expanded eligibility to include employees of Fayed’s private airline, Fayair (Jersey) Co Ltd. Payments began in late April and victims can receive up to £385,000 plus treatment costs, the BBC reported.
The scheme offers varying compensation amounts, including up to £200,000 in General Damages and £150,000 for Work Impact Payments. Additional payments cover intrusive medical tests and past treatment costs.
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Applicants do not need to have been Harrods employees but must demonstrate a close connection to Fayed’s role. Alleged assaults outside the UK may also qualify if sufficiently linked to his Harrods ownership.
The department store continues to engage directly with survivors and through legal firms, as well as via Independent Survivor Advocate Dame Jasvinder Sanghera.
The scheme follows the 2023 BBC documentary Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods, which featured testimony from more than 20 former employees and spurred dozens of additional abuse claims.
Last month, Harrods announced legal action to replace the executors of Al Fayed’s estate as it prepares for rising compensation payouts.
The retailer’s current owners previously said they were “utterly appalled” by the allegations and apologised to survivors.
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