Chirayu Rana, a principal at investment firm Bregal Sagemount, has made serious accusations of sexual harassment against Lorna Hajdini, a female executive at JPMorgan. These claims, however, have been labeled a complete fabrication following an internal investigation conducted by the bank.
Rana alleged that Hajdini coerced him into sexual acts and threatened to ruin his life if he did not comply with her demands. This shocking assertion led to an internal inquiry by JPMorgan Chase, which found no evidence to support Rana’s claims. Notably, Rana did not cooperate with the investigation, raising questions about the validity of his allegations.
Key statements from involved parties:
- “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims,” stated a JPMorgan spokesperson.
- Lorna Hajdini categorically denied the allegations, asserting she never engaged in any inappropriate conduct with Rana.
- A source close to Hajdini remarked, “He has tarnished her with a complete fabrication.”
The backdrop of this situation is intriguing. Both Rana and Hajdini were colleagues on JPMorgan’s leveraged finance team from 2024 to 2025. Their professional relationship raises further questions about the nature of these allegations—especially since they were not in a subordinate-superior dynamic.
Rana’s lawsuit was filed under the pseudonym John Doe and includes claims of race and gender-based harassment. His accusations extend to extreme assertions such as drugging and coercion. Yet, it is important to note that he sought millions in a payoff to leave JPMorgan, which complicates the narrative.
As this situation unfolds, observers are left pondering what will happen next. The bank has described Rana’s claims as unfounded and without merit. Meanwhile, Hajdini is seen internally as a top performer at JPMorgan.
