The former JPMorgan Chase employee who accused senior executive Lorna Hajdini of sexual abuse has been identified as Chirayu Rana, The New York Post reported on Thursday, citing multiple sources. The complaint, originally filed anonymously under the pseudonym John Doe, accused Hajdini of sexual abuse, racial harassment and workplace intimidation. However, recent reports state that an internal investigation at JPMorgan found no evidence supporting the allegations.
5 key things about Chirayu Rana and his case
Chirayu Rana identified as ‘John Doe’
Multiple sources told The Post that Rana, now a principal at investment firm Bregal Sagemount, is the former banker behind the lawsuit filed earlier this week in New York. The complaint accused Hajdini of allegedly turning him into her ‘sex slave’ through coercion, threats and drugging.
The Daily Mail first reported details from the filing, which was later withdrawn for ‘corrections’. According to the now-retracted court document, Rana alleged Hajdini appeared unannounced at his apartment and forced him into sexual encounters.
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Lorna Hajdini strongly denies allegations
Hajdini has categorically rejected all accusations made against her.
“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,” her lawyers said in a statement provided to The Post.
Friends and colleagues of Hajdini also defended her reputation, describing her internally as ‘a top performer’.
“He has tarnished her with a complete fabrication,” one ally said. Hajdini remains employed at JPMorgan.
JPMorgan says investigation found no evidence
JPMorgan also pushed back against the lawsuit. According to the bank, an internal investigation conducted by HR officials and in-house lawyers included reviews of emails and phone records and found no proof supporting the allegations.
“Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims,” a JPMorgan spokesperson told The Daily Mail.
“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.”
The lawsuit additionally accused the bank of retaliation and failing to properly investigate the claims.
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Hajdini did not supervise Rana
New details reported by The New York Post suggest Hajdini was not Rana’s direct superior despite allegations she controlled aspects of his career progression. People familiar with the matter told the outlet that Hajdini reported to managing director Brandon Graffeo, while Rana worked under another managing director, Jon Wolter.
According to The Post’s sources, that structure meant Hajdini would not have had influence over his annual compensation or bonuses.
One colleague described Rana as ‘socially awkward’ but said he ‘met the requirements’ to remain employed at the bank.
Rana’s career and current role
Rana previously worked at several major financial firms before joining JPMorgan, including Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, The Carlyle Group and Houlihan Lokey. Property records cited by The Post connect him to a Manhattan apartment in Kips Bay as well as a $1.7 million home in Fairfax County, Virginia.
He currently works at Bregal Sagemount, a New York-based investment firm led by Goldman Sachs veteran Gene Yoon, the report added.
No trial date has been announced in the case so far.