Three women have been interviewed under caution on suspicion of aiding and abetting former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed.
Detectives questioned the trio, aged in their 40s, 50s, and 60s, as part of a Met Police investigation into the department store’s owner, who has been accused by more than 100 women of rape and sexual assault.
They were interviewed between February 25 and March 5 over offences including aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault, assisting the commission of sexual offences and human trafficking for sexual exploitation.
The force added that 154 victims have come forward and reported allegations of sexual assault, rape, sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
No arrests have been made and the investigation, which has been broadened to cover human trafficking following calls from survivors, is ongoing.
Commander Angela Craggs of the Metropolitan Police said: ‘Victims remain at the centre of this investigation. Today’s update marks an important step in a complex and far reaching investigation.
‘While Al Fayed is no longer alive to face prosecution, we have always been determined to bring anyone who is suspected to have played a part in his offending to justice.
‘We encourage anyone with information, whether you were directly affected by Mohamed Al Fayed actions or have concerns about others who may have been involved or committed offences, to contact us.
‘Information can also be shared anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their online form.
‘We will share further updates when we are able to do so and only when this will not risk jeopardising criminal or other proceedings.’
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