Ex-JPMorgan banker sues female executive over alleged drugging and non-consensual acts

An ex-JPMorgan Chase banker has intensified his legal battle against a female executive, filing a new lawsuit that introduces alarming details about his alleged victimization. Chirayu Rana, 35, accuses JPMC executive director Lorna Hajdini, 37, of forcing him into non-consensual and degrading sexual acts within the bank's leveraged finance division starting in May 2024. The complaint, initially filed anonymously in New York, has since identified Rana as the plaintiff.

In the latest documents, Rana asserts that Hajdini admitted to drugging him on multiple occasions, subjected him to racial slurs, and threatened to destroy his career if he refused her advances. He further claims he was forced to engage in a threesome with Hajdini and another person. Hajdini has flatly denied these accusations through her attorney, while a JPMorgan spokesman stated that an internal investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing. Rana declined to participate in that internal probe.

The legal narrative shifted after the original complaint vanished from the public docket late Wednesday due to a filing error, just hours after initial reports broke the story. The case was subsequently refiled on Monday with fresh exhibits. Among the new additions is a first-person affidavit from Rana explaining his desire to maintain anonymity and a witness statement alleging Hajdini propositioned them for the drunken encounter.

Rana states he received a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in October 2025, attributing the condition to the alleged abuse. His affidavit lists symptoms including sleep deprivation from nightmares, flashbacks tied to the workplace, fainting episodes, and anger dysregulation directed toward family members. He claims he first sought clinical mental health treatment in February 2025, three months prior to raising the abuse claims internally. By June 2025, after being placed on involuntary leave, Rana reported an inability to sleep or eat, claiming he heard Hajdini's voice in his head and feared for his and his family's safety following alleged threats.

Supporting these claims is a letter from Rana's counselor, Jonathan Alpert, which notes he has been treated for anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and a heightened sensitivity to perceived threats related to the workplace experiences in question. Additionally, Rana alleges he applied to New York's Address Confidentiality Program following a referral from an Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Specialist. The filing suggests this specialist was assigned to him as part of an open criminal investigation into his claims against Hajdini.

The New York County District Attorney's Office has remained silent regarding a specific inquiry from the Daily Mail. Officials have not confirmed whether an investigation is underway or if the allegations are factual.

Rana's legal counsel stated to the Daily Mail that he believes an active probe exists. However, the attorney emphasized that his knowledge of the DA's specific actions is strictly limited. Attempts to reach an attorney representing Hajdini for comment yielded no response.

Recent legal filings include sworn statements from two anonymous witnesses. These individuals claim they directly observed the alleged harassment and abuse described in the lawsuit.

Insiders at JPMorgan previously identified Rana as the accuser behind a major lawsuit filed last week. These insiders accused him of fabricating the claims entirely.

Hajdini's attorney issued a statement denying the allegations in their entirety. Her legal team asserts she never engaged in inappropriate conduct with the individual involved.

One witness statement describes an incident in September 2024. The witness claimed they were staying in an apartment with Rana when a woman woke them. This woman was described as intoxicated and speaking loudly.

Rana later identified this woman as Hajdini in the filing. The witness wrote, "A short while later, I was awoken by Ms Hajdini, who was completely naked."

The witness stated that Hajdini sat on the couch and lit a cigarette. She then asked the witness to join her in the bedroom. The witness refused twice.

Hajdini reportedly said, "Come join, come join," after the initial refusal. The witness declined again. She then told them, "You know, I own [Rana], so you'd better come join."

After further refusal, Hajdini returned to the bedroom and closed the door. The witness heard arguing from inside. Rana was heard loudly pleading with Hajdini to stop and leave.

Eventually, the noise ceased. Some time later, Hajdini emerged from the bedroom and left the apartment.

Rana then appeared in a state of shock and embarrassment. He told the witness that Hajdini had repeatedly harassed him. He also claimed she forced him to engage in sexual behavior.

A second alleged witness said Rana confided in mid-2024 that a woman from his workplace was making his life hell. This woman was identified as Hajdini. The witness claimed she was harassing him through blackmail.

The witness later saw the pair together in the street. They observed Hajdini kissing Rana's neck and grabbing him. The witness noted that Rana appeared uncomfortable during the encounter.

"He did not appear interested in the woman," the witness stated. "I did not see him reciprocate in any way."

In another alleged encounter in September 2024, the witness overheard Hajdini speaking to Rana. She allegedly said something to the effect of, "I own you Brownie."

In his complaint, Rana alleges he was sexually assaulted by Hajdini on the same night.

Last week, Hajdini's attorney denied the allegations when the complaint was initially filed. Her lawyer stated she has never been to the location where the assault supposedly took place.

A spokesman for JPMC said the company does not believe there is merit to these claims. While numerous employees cooperated with the investigation, the representative noted the complainant refused to participate.

The representative added that the individual declined to provide facts central to supporting his allegations.

Former colleagues of Rana at JPMorgan told the Daily Mail they were shocked by the accusations. One colleague compared the claims to "fan-fiction." Others expressed sympathy for Hajdini.

Rana was married at the time the alleged abuse began.

It remains unclear whether the accused is still married. His lawyer, Michael Kaiser, stated he lacked authorization to comment on Rana's private life but asserted that his client has been "personally and professionally destroyed" by the alleged abuse. The lawsuit further accuses JPMorgan Chase of facilitating the misconduct and retaliating against the banker once he reported the incidents.

Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase in 2024, Rana held positions at several major financial institutions, including Houlihan Lokey, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and The Carlyle Group. After departing JPMorgan in late 2025, he accepted a role at Bregal Sagemount but resigned in April—just three weeks before filing the legal action. A spokesman for Sagemount confirmed Rana joined in October but was "no longer an employee" as of April 2. The firm did not disclose the reasons for his departure.

Reporters from The Daily Mail visited the family's $1.75 million home in Vienna, Virginia, on Friday. A man who answered the door confirmed Rana's family resides there but noted that Rana does not live there and rarely visits. The neighbor stated he was unaware of the allegations but expressed support for Rana. When contacted by phone, Rana's mother, Baruna Rana, spoke briefly before apologizing and abruptly ending the call.

Rana's tenure at JPMorgan appeared to reach a breaking point in mid-2025. In May 2025, he filed an internal complaint alleging a pattern of sexual abuse and racial discrimination, according to the lawsuit. On June 6, he was placed on involuntary administrative leave, a day after receiving a reprimand from a superior, the complaint states. He left the company more than three months later.

Kaiser said his client spent months trying to settle the matter privately, only to find JPMorgan "repeatedly postponed and prolonged settlement and mediation discussions." Kaiser attributed the decision to file the lawsuit to a "great deal of emotional and personal perseverance."

In the days following the report, a ten-month-old post on the website Ask A Lawyer surfaced online. It purportedly shows an individual named Chirayu Rana seeking advice on filing a lawsuit against a male boss at Morgan Stanley. The post's date falls four months after Rana claims he sought mental health treatment regarding his allegations against Hajdini. Although the post levels accusations against a male boss at a different company, it includes claims similar to those in Rana's lawsuit against Hajdini and JPMC. It is unclear whether the online post was written by the same individual. Kaiser did not respond to The Daily Mail's request for comment regarding the post.