"They were questioned on suspicion of the following offences; aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault, assisting the commission of sexual offences, human trafficking for sexual exploitation. Police said no arrests had yet been made. The Guardian understands detectives have identified several more suspects who will be questioned in the coming months over allegations that they may have facilitated or enabled the abuse."
"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."
"Scotland Yard said the number of victims had reached 154 women, feared to have suffered rape and sexual assault by Fayed, or sexual exploitation and human trafficking. The Metropolitan police said that the three female suspects, aged in their 40s, 50s and 60s, were interviewed under caution within the last fortnight."
Scotland Yard has interviewed three female suspects aged in their 40s, 50s, and 60s under caution regarding their alleged involvement in facilitating sexual abuse by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed. The investigation has identified 154 women as victims of rape, sexual assault, sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. The suspects face charges of aiding and abetting rape and sexual assault, assisting sexual offences, and human trafficking for sexual exploitation. No arrests have been made yet, though detectives have identified additional suspects for questioning. Al Fayed died in 2023 at age 94 and cannot face prosecution, but authorities remain committed to prosecuting those who allegedly enabled his crimes.
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