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Al Fayed, Predator at Harrods: 2. Executive suite

Sophia is working in Harrods and is spotted by Mohamed Al Fayed. She鈥檚 handed an incredible career opportunity, but not everything is as it seems.

Sophia is working in Harrods and is spotted by Mohamed Al Fayed. She鈥檚 handed an incredible career opportunity. Soon she moves to work with her billionaire boss in his executive suite. Not everything is as it seems.

On the shop floor, Mohamed Al Fayed is known for the way he makes a dramatic entrance, flanked by security guards. 鈥淗e鈥檚 coming, he鈥檚 coming鈥, staff call out, as they spring to attention. Celebrity customers in the 1990s, like pop superstar Michael Jackson, are shopping in the store.

This season of World of Secrets is about sexual abuse, and includes descriptions which some listeners might find distressing. For a list of organisations in the UK that can provide support for survivors of sexual abuse, go to bbc.co.uk/actionline.

Presented by Cassie Cornish-Trestrail and Shaimaa Khalil, and produced by Neal Razzell and Sally Abrahams. The editor is Matt Willis. It鈥檚 a Long Form Audio production for the 大象传媒 World Service.

Special thanks to series consultant, Keaton Stone, director Erica Gornall and executive producer, Mike Radford.

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