On April 27, 2026, a lawsuit was filed under the pseudonym John Doe against Lorna Hajdini, a high-ranking executive at JPMorgan Chase. Chirayu Rana, the plaintiff, accused Hajdini of sexual harassment, claiming she drugged him and coerced him into sexual acts. The case quickly gained attention — not just for its sensational allegations, but for the unraveling narrative behind it.
Rana, now 35 years old and a principal at Bregal Sagemount, filed the lawsuit after reportedly attempting to negotiate a payoff in the millions. This negotiation occurred before he turned to legal action, raising questions about the motivations behind his claims. The alleged incidents supposedly began in 2024.
Hajdini, 37, has vehemently denied these allegations through her attorneys. They stated unequivocally: “Lorna categorically denies the allegations. She never engaged in any inappropriate conduct with this individual of any kind…” This strong defense contrasts sharply with Rana’s accusations.
In response to the lawsuit, JPMorgan conducted an internal investigation. Their findings? No evidence supported Rana’s claims. A spokesperson from the bank commented that “following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.”
The timeline of events leading up to the filing paints a complex picture:
- In 2025, Rana filed an internal complaint regarding his experiences.
- The lawsuit was briefly withdrawn for corrections shortly after its initial filing.
- JPMorgan’s investigation concluded without corroborating evidence for Rana’s allegations.
Despite these developments, Rana has also accused JPMorgan of retaliation and failing to investigate properly. His position as a colleague in the same division as Hajdini — though reporting to different managing directors — adds another layer of complexity to this case.
The exact details of what corrections were made to the lawsuit remain unclear. Additionally, no trial date has been set yet. As this situation unfolds, it raises significant questions about workplace dynamics and how such serious allegations are handled within large corporations like JPMorgan.
This case is particularly significant not just for those directly involved but also for broader discussions around workplace culture and accountability in high-stakes environments.