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Exclusive | Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana made eye-popping, 8-figure settlement demand before filing ‘fabricated’ ‘sex slave’ suit: sources

Nypost · · 770 words · By James Franey
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15 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Chirayu Rana tried to wrangle a settlement from the bank worth “north of $20 million” before he filed his bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit last year”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm or deny the specific claim regarding a settlement request 'north of $20 million'.
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“Rana was repped by attorney Gregory Chiarello at the time.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding attorney Gregory Chiarello representing Chirayu Rana.
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“Rana filed the suit in New York County Supreme Court in late April under the pseudonym “John Doe””
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The web search results for this claim returned irrelevant information about insurance portals and logins, providing no evidence regarding the filing of a lawsuit in New York County Supreme Court under a pseudonym.
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web search NEUTRAL — प्रीमियम संग्रह पोर्टल 31/10/2025 तक परिचालन में रहेगा, जो पॉलिसी अवधि 01/11/2025 से 31/10/2026 के लिए लागू होगी। / The premium collection portal shall remain operational until 31/10/2025 for policy p…
https://chirayuayushmanharyana.in/
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web search NEUTRAL — Chirayu Login Login to your Admin Dashboard User ID / Phone Number
https://admin.chirayuayushmanharyana.in/
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web search NEUTRAL — CHIRAYU HARYANA PMJAY Nominal Contribution Collection Click to Apply Check Payment Status
https://chirayuayushmanharyana.in/?lang=en
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“He accused executive director Lorna Hajdini, 37, of drugging him and forcing him into repeated sexual encounters”
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Multiple independent sources (including reports mentioning the 'sex slave' allegations and the specific names Lorna Hajdini and Chirayu Rana) confirm that Rana accused Hajdini of drugging him and forcing him into non-consensual sexual encounters.
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web search NEUTRAL — Chirayu Rana — former JPMorgan banker at center of 'completely fabricated' 'sex slave' allegations against Lorna Hajdini — left new job 3 weeks ago
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/business/chirayu-rana-former-j…
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web search NEUTRAL — J.P. Morgan executive Lorna Hajdini has categorically denied sexual harassment allegations. A former staffer, Chirayu Rana, accused Hajdini of abuse and coercion. Rana filed a complaint alleging race …
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/lorna-hajdini-j…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chirayu Rana, 35, accused JPMC executive director Lorna Hajdini, 37, in a lawsuit of forcing him to engage in non-consensual and humiliating sex acts while working together in the bank's leveraged fin…
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15793039/jpmorgan-sex…
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“JPMorgan said its internal investigation, which reviewed emails, phone records and witness statements, found no evidence of wrongdoing.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results specifically confirming the details of JPMorgan's internal investigation findings (emails, phone records, etc.).
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“Insiders confirmed the company had offered $1 million last month to Rana to settle the matter”
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Three independent sources confirm that JPMorgan offered a $1 million settlement to Chirayu Rana.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hajdini cooperated fully; Rana did not, the bank said. Insiders confirmed the company had offered $1 million last month to Rana to settle the matter, as first reported by the Wall Street Journal.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/06/business/ex-jpmorgan-banker-ch…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chirayu Rana's lawsuit against JPMorgan followed failed settlement talks earlier in the year.
https://www.wsj.com/business/jpmorgan-offered-1-million-sett…
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web search NEUTRAL — A former JPMorgan Chase banker who sued his female boss after claiming she turned him into her office sex slave turned down a $1 million settlement, reports say. Chirayu Rana, 35, is suing his former …
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15795861/Former-JP-Mo…
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“The Journal said Rana’s new attorney, Daniel J. Kaiser, then tried to counter with an $11.75 million proposal.”
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The web search results for this claim provided general definitions of 'attorney' and 'power of attorney' rather than any specific information about Daniel J. Kaiser or an $11.75 million proposal.
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web search NEUTRAL — attorney 法律事务代理人;律师 1在英国旧时，代理人分为私人代理人〔private attorney〕和法律事务代理人〔attorney at law〕。 前者又称为事实代理人〔attorney in fact〕，指接受委托而代替他人从事一定行为的人。
https://www.zhihu.com/question/28141379
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 22, 2025 · A power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows an individual (known as the principal) to give another person (their agent or attorney-in-fact) the authority to act on their b…
https://www.elderlawanswers.com/what-most-people-dont-know-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — A power of attorney allows you to appoint an attorney-in-fact or agent, which can be an individual or an institution. Your agent acts in your place for financial or medical purposes if you ever become…
https://www.elderlawanswers.com/what-is-a-power-of-attorney-…
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“Sources said Rana told JPMorgan supervisors in mid-December 2024 that his father had died”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding claims about Rana's father's death in December 2024.
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“His father, Chaitanya, is alive and well.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the current status of Chaitanya Rana.
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“Rana filed an internal complaint at JPMorgan in May 2025 alleging race- and gender-based harassment”
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The claim is supported by a single cross-reference from Nypost stating that Rana filed an internal complaint in May 2025 alleging race- and gender-based harassment.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — By May 2025, the relationship soured, with Rana filing an internal complaint at JPMorgan alleging race- and gender-based harassment and retaliation.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/03/us-news/ex-jpmorgan-banker-spo…
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“He landed at private equity firm Bregal Sagemount. He departed that role on April 2”
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“Rana and Hajdini reported to two different managing directors, meaning she had no authority over his pay or promotions whatsoever.”
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“Rana holds a degree from Rutgers University”
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“his journeyman career on Wall Street included stints at Houlihan Lokey, Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley and the Carlyle Group before joining JPMorgan’s leveraged finance team in spring 2024.”
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“He also had a brief spell at MidCap Financial, an Apollo Global Management affiliate, where he was “managed out” after six months over performance concerns.”
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