A former JPMorgan employee, Chirayu Rana, filed a sensational sexual harassment lawsuit against Lorna Hajdini on April 27, 2026, in New York County. The allegations include serious claims of drugging and coercion into sex acts. However, the case quickly unraveled amid accusations of fabrication and insufficient evidence.
Hajdini, a 37-year-old executive director in JPMorgan’s Leveraged Finance division, categorically denies the allegations. Her attorneys stated, “Lorna categorically denies the allegations. She never engaged in any inappropriate conduct with this individual of any kind and has never even been to the location where the alleged sexual assault supposedly took place.” This strong defense highlights her commitment to clearing her name.
Rana’s lawsuit was filed under the pseudonym John Doe, and it claimed that he had attempted to negotiate a payoff in the millions before taking legal action. According to sources, Rana and Hajdini were colleagues in the same division but reported to different managing directors—meaning they did not have a direct reporting relationship.
In response to the allegations, JPMorgan conducted an internal investigation which found no evidence supporting Rana’s claims. A spokesperson for the bank stated, “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.” This reflects the company’s stance on maintaining integrity within its ranks.
Shortly after filing, Rana briefly withdrew the lawsuit for corrections. The exact details of these corrections remain unclear. Meanwhile, Rana is now a principal at Bregal Sagemount, an investment firm—a position that adds another layer of complexity to this unfolding drama.
The lawsuit also accuses JPMorgan of retaliation and failing to investigate properly. Yet, it appears that Rana’s attempts at negotiation may have been a significant factor leading to this legal battle. As one observer noted, “He has tarnished her with a complete fabrication.”
No trial date has been set for the lawsuit as uncertainties loom over its future. The lever that the lawsuit said she pulled did not exist—this assertion raises questions about Rana’s motivations and credibility.
