Former employees of Harrods have shared disturbing accounts of racism and discrimination during Mohamed Al Fayed’s ownership. Staff were reportedly warned before his visits, leading many black employees to leave the shop floor. Allegations include hiring discrimination against black individuals and a culture of paranoia among staff. These claims come against the backdrop of sexual abuse allegations against Al Fayed, who died in 2023. Harrods has since condemned his actions as indicative of an individual abusing power, vowing to prevent such behavior in the future.