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UK Ministry Confirms Four Al-Fayed Survivors as Human Trafficking Victims

The UK's interior ministry has confirmed four women who allege abuse by the late Mohamed Al-Fayed as victims of human trafficking.

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The UK's interior ministry has confirmed four women who allege abuse by the late Mohamed Al-Fayed as victims of human trafficking. These women, using the pseudonyms Isabella, Justine, Elizabeth, and Margo, founded the 'No One Above' advocacy group. Their experiences span from the 1990s to after 2010 and include both international and domestic trafficking. They were referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) by the Unseen UK charity and received 'conclusive grounds' decisions that they were victims between May and July.

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- **Who are the four confirmed victims?** The four women, using the pseudonyms Isabella, Justine, Elizabeth, and Margo, are the confirmed victims.

- **What was the process for their recognition?** They were referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) by the Unseen UK charity and received 'conclusive grounds' decisions.

- **What allegations have been made against Mohamed Al-Fayed?** Dozens of women have accused him of assault, rape, and human trafficking over more than three decades.

- **What is the current status of the investigations?** London's Metropolitan police have questioned six people suspected of enabling Fayed's offences, though no arrests have been made yet. A fifth woman, Rachael Louw, has also been confirmed as a victim and is pursuing a case in France.

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FAQ

Who are the four confirmed victims?
The four women, using the pseudonyms Isabella, Justine, Elizabeth, and Margo, are the confirmed victims.
What was the process for their recognition?
They were referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) by the Unseen UK charity and received 'conclusive grounds' decisions.
What allegations have been made against Mohamed Al-Fayed?
Dozens of women have accused him of assault, rape, and human trafficking over more than three decades.
What is the current status of the investigations?
London's Metropolitan police have questioned six people suspected of enabling Fayed's offences, though no arrests have been made yet. A fifth woman, Rachael Louw, has also been confirmed as a victim and is pursuing a case in France.

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