In a significant legal battle, Chirayu Rana filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive Lorna Hajdini on April 1, 2026, in New York County Supreme Court. Rana alleges sexual harassment and racial abuse while claiming that Hajdini drugged him and threatened his financial compensation if he did not comply with her demands.
Meanwhile, JPMorgan has publicly accused Rana of fabricating his claims. A spokesperson for the bank stated, “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.” They emphasized that their internal review found no evidence supporting Rana’s allegations. Additionally, the spokesperson noted that Rana refused to participate in the investigation and did not provide necessary details to substantiate his case.
Separately, Hajdini has strongly denied all allegations against her. She claims that Rana’s accusations are false and a complete fabrication intended to tarnish her reputation. An unnamed source close to Hajdini echoed this sentiment, stating that Rana has damaged her standing through baseless claims.
Rana, aged 35 and currently a principal at Bregal Sagemount, previously worked at JPMorgan in its leveraged finance team but was never directly supervised by Hajdini. This detail raises questions about the nature of their interactions and the validity of his allegations.
Hajdini has been with JPMorgan for approximately 15 years and serves as an executive director with an estimated annual compensation of $200,000. Her background includes a finance and statistics degree from New York University’s Stern School of Business.
The lawsuit has drawn attention to broader issues of workplace misconduct and abuse of power within corporate environments. Observers note that such cases often highlight the challenges faced by individuals who come forward with allegations against higher-ranking officials.
The case continues without a confirmed trial date, leaving many uncertainties about its progression. The identification of Rana as ‘John Doe’ during initial filings remains contested.
