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Published 12:15 01 May 2026 GMT
A bombshell lawsuit accusing a senior JPMorgan executive of shocking sexual misconduct has been dismissed by insiders as a “complete fabrication,” with the anonymous accuser now identified as Chirayu Rana.
Multiple sources confirmed that Rana, a 35-year-old former JPMorgan staffer who now works as a principal at Bregal Sagemount, is the man behind the explosive complaint filed earlier this week under the pseudonym John Doe.
The suit made a string of serious allegations against Lorna Hajdini, a 37-year-old executive director at the bank.
The now-withdrawn court filing, first reported by the Daily Mail, included graphic claims that Hajdini drugged Rana and coerced him into sexual acts.
However, JPMorgan and Hajdini have strongly denied the accusations following an internal investigation that reportedly found no evidence to support them.
Rana’s lawsuit alleged that Hajdini turned him into her “sex slave” by drugging him with Rohypnol and Viagra and threatening to cut his bonus if he refused. The filing also claimed she showed up unannounced at his apartment and forced him to have sex.
Hajdini firmly rejected the allegations through her legal team, stating to The New York Post: “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.”
JPMorgan also pushed back hard. A spokesperson said, “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.” The spokesperson added, “While numerous employees cooperated with the investigation, the complainant refused to participate and has declined to provide facts that would be central to support his allegations.”
Sources said Rana filed an internal complaint in May 2025, accusing the bank of race- and gender-based harassment and abuse of power. He later attempted to negotiate a multimillion-dollar exit package.
The lawsuit also named JPMorgan Chase as a defendant, accusing the firm of retaliation and failing to properly investigate. However, insiders noted that Rana and Hajdini were colleagues rather than manager and subordinate, working under different managing directors.
Hajdini reported to Brandon Graffeo, while Rana reported to Jon Wolter, meaning she had no influence over his compensation. The leveraged finance team they worked on focuses on major corporate deals including acquisitions and buyouts.
People familiar with the situation described Hajdini as highly regarded within the firm. One ally said, “He has tarnished her with a complete fabrication.”
She remains employed at JPMorgan and is seen internally as “a top performer.” Outside of work, her LinkedIn profile notes her involvement with Minds Matter, a nonprofit that helps underprivileged students pursue college.
Rana, a Rutgers graduate and former basketball player, had a career that included roles at Houlihan Lokey, Credit Suisse, TCG Capital Markets, Morgan Stanley, and the Carlyle Group before joining JPMorgan in 2024. He is now based at Bregal Sagemount, a New York investment firm led by Gene Yoon.
No trial date has been set. The case remains reportable under US law, which protects media outlets covering court filings, even if claims are later proven false.
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