French police search Ritz, glitzy Al Fayed properties in women-trafficking probe
French police have searched several properties, including the Ritz hotel in Paris, in an investigation into a suspected international network trafficking women for Mohamed Al Fayed, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
The Ritz is just one of the late tycoon's high-end ventures where victims have said they faced abuse, according to prosecutors. The searches indicate authorities are taking seriously allegations of an international trafficking network operating on Al Fayed's behalf.
Investigation Scope
The Ritz is just one of the late tycoon's high-end ventures where victims have said they faced abuse.
The probe focuses on a suspected international network that allegedly trafficked women specifically for Mohamed Al Fayed. Multiple properties connected to the magnate have been targeted as part of the investigation.
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