A former JPMorgan employee filed a lawsuit on April 27, 2026, in New York County, accusing a high-ranking executive of sexual harassment. Chirayu Rana claimed that Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old executive director at JPMorgan’s Leveraged Finance division, drugged him and coerced him into sex acts.
The lawsuit was initially filed under the pseudonym John Doe. Shortly after filing, Rana withdrew the lawsuit for corrections. His allegations included serious charges but lacked supporting evidence.
JPMorgan conducted an internal investigation and found no merit in Rana’s claims. A spokesperson stated, “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.” Hajdini’s attorneys also categorically denied the allegations, asserting that she never engaged in any inappropriate conduct.
Rana and Hajdini were colleagues within the same division but reported to different managing directors. Rana did not report directly to Hajdini. Despite this, he pursued accusations against her.
Prior to filing the lawsuit, Rana attempted to negotiate a payoff in the millions. This detail raises questions about his motivations. Legal experts suggest that such negotiations can complicate the credibility of subsequent claims.
The lawsuit also alleges that JPMorgan retaliated against Rana and failed to conduct a proper investigation. However, no trial date has been set for the case.
Hajdini began her career at JPMorgan in 2011. She has maintained her innocence throughout this ordeal. Her attorneys emphasized that she has never even been to the location where the alleged incident supposedly occurred.
Chirayu Rana is currently a principal at Bregal Sagemount, an investment firm. His age is 35 years old.
This case highlights significant issues surrounding workplace conduct and allegations of misconduct among JPMorgan executives. The unfolding events could have implications for workplace policies regarding sexual harassment and internal investigations.
