JPMorgan Sex-Slave Lawsuit: Chirayu Rana vs. Executive Director Lorna Hajdini

Former JPMorgan senior vice president Chirayu Rana alleges executive director Lorna Hajdini made him her “sex slave,” demanding sex, threatening his promotion and allegedly drugging him. The complaint, filed under the pseudonym John Doe on April 27, was amended. Rana stopped attending the office in late 2024, citing a father’s death. A hearing is set for May 26 2026.

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Rana’s initial demand was reported as $12 million, but a source later cited a $22 million request in May 2025. JPMorgan responded in March 2026 with a $1 million settlement offer, describing it as a way to avoid costly litigation. Polymarket showed a 70 % chance of Rana being sued, $161,797 in betting volume, and a 5 % chance of an apology.

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JPMorgan says its investigation found the allegations have no merit and that the $1 million offer was meant to resolve the dispute without litigation. A JPMorgan spokesperson said filing information reinforces this view. Hajdini’s lawyers deny sexual encounter, drugging or intimidation, calling claims fabricated. Rana’s attorney argues the offer shows bank is concerned about reputational harm despite its denial.

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Sources differ on the settlement demand, citing $12 million in some reports and $22 million in others. The executive director’s name appears as Laura Hadjdini in one account and Lorna Hajdini in another. Rana’s claim of a father’s death was later clarified as referring to a “dad-like figure” rather than his biological parent. No independent evidence has verified the alleged threats or drugging.

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The lawsuit is part of a series of high-profile workplace misconduct disputes involving JPMorgan, adding to the public record of how the bank addresses such allegations.

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• “If you don’t fuck me soon, I’m going to ruin you … Never forget, I fucking own you. If you don’t fuck my brains out tonight, I’m going to sabotage your promotion.” — Lorna Hajdini (as quoted in Rana’s lawsuit)

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• “She never dated this individual, never had a sexual or romantic encounter with him of any kind and never gave him any drugs. She maintains that his false claims are entirely fabricated and tarnishing her reputation.” — Hajdini’s lawyer (via JPMorgan spokesperson)

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• “We did try to reach an agreement to avoid the time and expense of litigation and to support an employee who was being threatened with the very reputational harm now unfolding. We continue to believe these allegations have no merit, and new information raised as a result of the public filing only reinforces that conclusion.” — JPMorgan spokesperson

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• “ Rana’s attorney countered, “In my 30-plus-year career as an employment litigator I have never had an employer defendant make such a substantial offer if they truly believed the allegations to ‘have no merit.” — Rana’s attorney

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