The high-end London department store, Harrods, said Thursday that it is “utterly appalled” by allegations of abuse – including rape – perpetrated by its former owner, the late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed.

More than 20 women have accused former Harrods owner Mohammad Al Fayed of sexual assault, including five who say they were raped. The ex-employees, all female, said the Egyptian billionaire had assaulted them while working at the world-famous London department store.