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JPMorgan Executive Lorna Hajdini Faces Refiled Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse
5/6/2026, 8:33:16 PM
Refiled Lawsuit and New Witness Testimony
Former JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana (35) filed a renewed complaint in the Manhattan Supreme Court on May 4 2026. The filing adds sworn statements from an anonymous family friend who says Lorna Hajdini (37) entered a New York apartment naked, lit a cigarette, and urged the witness to join a threesome with Rana. The complaint alleges drugging, blackmail, and repeated non-consensual sexual acts that turned Rana into a “sex slave.”
Prior Allegations and Internal Investigation
Rana originally sued Hajdini in 2024, claiming she administered Rohypnol and Viagra, threatened his bonus, and harassed him racially. JPMorgan Chase conducted an internal review of emails, devices, and records, concluding it found no evidence of wrongdoing. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opened a criminal probe but closed it after investigators found no evidence to support the claims. The original suit was withdrawn in 2025 before being refiled.
Key Individuals
- Chirayu Rana – former JPMorgan employee, plaintiff, identified in media as “John Doe.”
- Lorna Hajdini – senior executive at JPMorgan Chase, defendant.
- JPMorgan Chase – employer, conducted internal investigation.
- Manhattan District Attorney’s Office – opened then closed criminal investigation.
- Jonathan Alpert – Rana’s counselor who provided a PTSD assessment.
- Chaitanya Rana – Rana’s father, who told the New York Post his son’s father was alive.
Timeline of Legal Actions
- Sept 2024 – Alleged sexual encounter at a New York apartment.
- Late 2024 – Rana files original lawsuit alleging drugging and blackmail.
- 2025 – JPMorgan internal investigation reports no evidence; DA opens then closes criminal probe.
- Early 2025 – Rana diagnosed with PTSD; begins mental-health treatment.
- June 2025 – Rana placed on involuntary leave.
- May 2026 – Rana re-files suit with new witness statements.
Clinical Findings and PTSD Diagnosis
Rana’s counselor, Jonathan Alpert, reported a diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in October 2025, noting “significant anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and a heightened sensitivity to exposure and perceived threat.” Reported symptoms include nightmares, flashbacks, sleep deprivation, fainting episodes, and anger dysregulation.
Official Statements & Responses
- JPMorgan spokesperson: “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.”
- Hajdini’s attorney: “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.”
- Manhattan DA office: Opened a criminal investigation but declined to pursue charges due to lack of evidence.
Criticism & Opposition
Multiple sources allege Rana misrepresented his father’s status, claiming his father was dead to obtain three months of paid leave. The New York Post located his father, Chaitanya Rana, alive at a Virginia home, who said he “didn’t know anything about the legal row.” Additionally, investigators noted Rana refused to cooperate and declined to provide central facts.
On-the-Ground Witness Accounts
The anonymous friend described Hajdini as “completely naked,” sitting on the couch, lighting a cigarette, and saying, “you know I own [redacted], so you better come join.” The witness heard Rana plead, “You have to leave. I’m not going to do this. Please stop.” The same witness later reported seeing Hajdini kiss Rana’s neck and grab him on a street, and later being “handsy” with him at a concert.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- DA investigation closed for lack of evidence, while the plaintiff maintains the allegations.
- JPMorgan’s internal probe found no wrongdoing, yet new witness statements remain uncorroborated.
- No court ruling has been issued on the refiled complaint; the credibility of the anonymous witness and the alleged father-death claim remain disputed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “You know I own [Rana], so you’d better come join.” — Unnamed witness, family friend
- “You have to leave. I’m not going to do this. Please stop.” — Alleged plea by Chirayu Rana (witness account)
- “He’s my son. He’s a good guy.” — Chaitanya Rana, father of the plaintiff
- “In treatment, [Rana] has reported significant anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and a heightened sensitivity to exposure and perceived threat.” — Jonathan Alpert, counselor
- “Following an investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims.” — JPMorgan spokesperson
What’s Next
The refiled complaint is scheduled for a hearing in the Manhattan Supreme Court later in 2026. Both parties may present additional evidence, and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office could reassess its prior decision if new material emerges.
