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Al Fayed's Bodyguard Exposes Hidden Surveillance at Harrods

6/4/2025

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Mohamed Al Fayed's former bodyguard alleges that the billionaire secretly monitored Harrods customers and staff with hidden cameras throughout his 25-year reign. The shocking revelations in "The Monster of Harrods" detail invasive surveillance in changing rooms and restrooms. Human rights lawyer Emma Jones is demanding a public inquiry into these serious privacy violations and potential cover-ups.

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Mohamed Al Fayed's former bodyguard alleges that the billionaire secretly monitored Harrods customers and staff with hidden cameras throughout his 25-year reign. The shocking revelations in "The Monster of Harrods" detail invasive surveillance in changing rooms and restrooms. Human rights lawyer Emma Jones is demanding a public inquiry into these serious privacy violations and potential cover-ups.