Lawyers representing a group of women who claim they were sexually assaulted by Mohamed Al-Fayed revealed details of the alleged abuse at a press conference in London on Friday, Sept. 20

Lawyers representing dozens of women who say they were raped and sexually abused by Mohamed Al Fayed, the former boss of the famous London department store Harrods, said the case was akin to the crimes of sex offenders Jimmy Savile,

Fulham's chairman Mohamed Al Fayed listens as Fulham's new manager Mark Hughes speaks during a news conference at Craven Cottage stadium in London August 3, 2010. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/File Photo LONDON (Reuters) - High-end London department store Harrods has apologised over allegations its former owner,

The late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed sexually abused female staff at his London department store Harrods, forced them to have medical screenings and threatened consequences if they tried to complain,

The legal team representing the alleged victims of the former owner of Harrods, Mohamed Al Fayed, say the late billionaire was a “monster” whose crimes were “enabled” by the high-end department store.

A BBC investigation heard testimony from more than 20 women who said they were sexually assaulted by the billionaire.