Chirayu Rana, a finance professional, has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini, alleging sexual abuse and racial harassment, which both parties have vehemently denied.
NEW YORK, NY – Chirayu Rana, a finance professional, has been identified as the individual who filed a lawsuit under the pseudonym “John Doe,” accusing Lorna Hajdini, a senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, of sexual abuse, racial harassment, and professional threats. Both Hajdini and JPMorgan have categorically denied the allegations.
The New York Post revealed Rana’s identity as the plaintiff in this case, which was filed in the New York County Supreme Court. The lawsuit names Hajdini, a 37-year-old executive director in JPMorgan’s leveraged finance division, and claims that the alleged misconduct began in the spring of 2024 after the two began working together.
According to the lawsuit, Hajdini made repeated sexual advances toward Rana and issued threats related to his career. The complaint quotes her as stating, “If you don’t fk me soon, I’m going to ruin you… I fking own you.”
Additionally, the filing alleges that Hajdini made racially charged comments, including, “You really think [management] want some Brown boy Indian leading originations?” She purportedly threatened to block Rana’s promotion if he did not comply with her demands.
The complaint also includes a shocking allegation that Hajdini admitted to drugging Rana with Rohypnol and another substance intended to facilitate sexual encounters that he describes as coerced.
In one instance detailed in the lawsuit, Hajdini is accused of forcing sexual contact at Rana’s apartment. When he expressed distress, she allegedly responded, “Stop f**king crying. You think anyone would ever believe you?”
In response to the allegations, Hajdini has firmly denied any wrongdoing. Through her legal representatives, she stated, “I have never engaged in any inappropriate conduct with this individual of any kind and have never even been to the location where the alleged sexual assault supposedly took place.”
JPMorgan also rejected the claims made in the lawsuit. A spokesperson for the bank stated, “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims,” adding that Rana declined to participate in the internal review process or provide supporting information.
The bank’s internal investigation was conducted by its human resources and legal teams, which included a review of internal communications, according to reports cited by the New York Post.
Furthermore, the Daily Mail reported that portions of the court filing were later withdrawn for corrections. It also noted that Rana had previously filed an internal complaint in May 2025 alleging harassment and discrimination.
Rana’s attorney, Daniel J. Kaiser, expressed that his client has been “devastated personally and professionally” and is seeking damages for lost earnings, emotional distress, reputational harm, and punitive damages, along with changes to workplace practices.
Reports indicate that while Rana and Hajdini worked within the same division at JPMorgan, they reported to different managers. Rana has an extensive background in finance, having previously worked at firms such as Houlihan Lokey, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and the Carlyle Group. He is also a former Rutgers basketball player and currently serves as a principal at Bregal Sagemount.
Hajdini has been with JPMorgan for nearly 15 years and holds a degree in finance and statistics from New York University’s Stern School of Business. She has also completed executive education at Harvard Business School and is described as a “top performer” in leveraged finance.
The case continues to unfold as both parties prepare to present their arguments in court.
According to The New York Post, the allegations have sparked significant media attention and raised questions about workplace conduct and accountability in the finance industry.