A former JPMorgan Chase employee who filed a lawsuit against senior executive Lorna Hajdini has been identified as Chirayu Rana, according to The New York Post. The complaint, originally filed anonymously as “John Doe,” alleged sexual abuse, racial harassment, and workplace intimidation. Multiple reports say JPMorgan’s internal investigation found no evidence supporting the claims.
Rana, 35, is a principal at Bregal Sagemount, a New York-based investment firm led by Gene Yoon, and focuses on sectors including software, digital infrastructure, healthcare IT, and financial services. He previously worked at Houlihan Lokey, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley, and The Carlyle Group, and is a Rutgers University graduate and former basketball player.
Reports indicate Rana and Hajdini were colleagues on JPMorgan’s leveraged finance team, not in a reporting relationship. Hajdini reportedly reported to managing director Brandon Graffeo, while Rana reported to a different managing director, Jon Wolter, suggesting she did not have direct authority over him.
In the lawsuit, Rana alleged Hajdini coerced him into sexual acts, claiming she drugged him with substances such as Rohypnol and Viagra and threatened his career if he refused. He also alleged another executive entered his apartment uninvited and forced him into sexual activity. The case drew attention after the Daily Mail reported details from a court filing that was later withdrawn for corrections.
Hajdini has strongly denied all allegations. Her legal team said she never engaged in inappropriate conduct and had never been to the location where the alleged incidents occurred. JPMorgan rejected the claims as well, saying its internal probe found no merit and noting that while many employees cooperated, the complainant did not fully participate or provide key evidence.
The lawsuit has generated controversy, including allegations that Hajdini used racial slurs toward Rana and accusations that he faced retaliation after reporting the incidents. Rana says he was placed on leave, locked out of company systems, and that his career suffered damage.
As of now, the dispute remains high-profile, with both sides maintaining their positions.
