JPMorgan banker countersues accuser, says sexual assault 'lies' ruined her life

The Guardian · 🇬🇧 public United Kingdom · May 21, 2026 · 404 words · By Guardian staff reporter

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The JPMorgan Chase investment banker accused of sexual assault in an explosive lawsuit that went viral countersued her accuser, saying his malicious lies destroyed her reputation and “wreaked havoc” on her life.

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Why it matters

In papers filed on Tuesday night in a New York state court in Manhattan, Lorna Hajdini said her former colleague Chirayu Rana fabricated allegations that she raped and drugged him, in order to attract maximum press coverage, cause her pain and extract…

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“Unfortunately, it has succeeded despite its falsity,” the countersuit said.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The agency does not track the gender of people accused of harassment.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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Claim 2: “Lorna Hajdini countersued her accuser, Chirayu Rana”

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Multiple independent sources (Google News, a news report on a countersuit, and a report citing the NYPost) confirm that Lorna Hajdini filed a countersuit against Chirayu Rana.

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web search NEUTRAL — Lorna Hajdini sues Chirayu Rana, says her life has become "a daily living nightmare". 20 hours ago.New Twist In JPMorgan Case: Lorna Hajdini Files Countersuit Against Ex-Banker.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini filed a countersuit against former banker Chirayu Rana.Hajdini denies all allegations, calling them false and fabricated for personal gain.Rana allegedly made similar …
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/new-twist-in-jpmorgan-case-l…

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web search NEUTRAL — "Rana has been accused of making fabricated sexual-harassment claims against a high-ranking executive at the bank after an internal investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing," the NYPost said, cit…
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/bombshell-sexual-harassmen…

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Claim 3: “Hajdini is seeking unspecified damages from Rana for defamation, emotional distress and other claims.”

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The claim that Hajdini is suing Rana for defamation is explicitly confirmed by a news source reporting on the lawsuit.

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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · JPMorgan Chase executive Lorna Hajdini is suing disgraced former banker Chirayu Rana for defamation, accusing him of completely fabricating claims that she used and abused him as her "sex…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/business/jpmorgan-exec-lorna-h…

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web search NEUTRAL — I'm from NY and grew up with my Italian great grandmother making family dinners - Lorna's really tasted so nostalgic and comforting! The ambiance is very casual and cozy, and the service is very atten…
https://lornasitaliankitchen.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — LORNA'S ITALIAN KITCHEN - Try Our New Menu - 3945 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122, 508 Photos, (858) 452-0661, Mon - Closed, Tue - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Wed - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:0…
https://www.yelp.com/biz/lornas-italian-kitchen-san-diego

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Claim 4: “She also said she was a JPMorgan executive director who joined the bank in 2011”

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Multiple sources confirm Hajdini is an executive director at JPMorgan and joined the bank in 2011.

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web search NEUTRAL — Who is Lorna Hajdini? JPMorgan executive at centre of lawsuit alleging harassment, racism, and abuse of power in high-pressure banking unit.Who Is Lorna Hajdini? According to her professional profile,…
https://news.abplive.com/news/world/lorna-hajdini-jpmorgan-e…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lorna Hajdini, a senior JPMorgan Chase executive, faces a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse and racial harassment against a subordinate.According to her professional profile, Hajdini studied at NYU’s Ster…
https://news.ournet.in/story/who-is-lorna-hajdini-jpmorgan-e…

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web search NEUTRAL — She joined JPMorgan as an analyst in 2011, rose to vice president of leveraged finance by 2018, and was promoted to executive director in 2021.However, the alleged corporate sex scandal has drawn incr…
https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/who-is-lorna-hajdini-the-…

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Claim 5: “Men bring about 17% of sexual-harassment claims, according to the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.”

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Claim 6: “JPMorgan is also a defendant in Rana’s lawsuit.”

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While the evidence confirms a lawsuit exists between Rana and Hajdini, the provided search results for JPMorgan (Wikipedia and corporate homepages) do not specifically mention if the bank is a named defendant in Rana's specific lawsuit.

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web search NEUTRAL — JPMorgan Chase & Co. (stylized as JPMorganChase) is an American multinational banking institution headquartered in New York City and incorporated in Delaware.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JPMorgan_Chase

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web search NEUTRAL — JPMorganChase opened its new global headquarters, marking a major milestone in its investment in New York City and workspaces globally. We are united by a purpose that weaves together what we value an…
https://www.jpmorganchase.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — 12 hours ago · JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned Mayor Zohran Mamdani about his hard-left vision for the Big Apple, warning the millennial mayor that he can relentlessly preach morality and ide…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/21/us-news/jpmorgans-jamie-dimon-…

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Claim 7: “The complaint graphically described how Hajdini allegedly threatened Rana, who is of Asian descent, with racially derogatory language”

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Multiple sources confirm the complaint includes allegations of racially derogatory language, specifically quoting phrases like 'my little brown boy' and 'my little Arab boy toy'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rana alleges Hajdini used her power to drug him, make racially abusive remarks, and threaten his career after he rejected her advances. The complaint details a pattern of unwanted advances and proposi…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/my-little-brown…

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web search NEUTRAL — The complaint also alleges she used derogatory racial language toward him, with the filing quoting her as saying: 'You're gonna need to earn it, my little Arab boy toy.' Among the most serious allegat…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jpmorgan-executive-lawsuit-miscond…

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web search NEUTRAL — The complaint alleges the misconduct began in 2024 after Rana joined JPMorgan’s leveraged finance team as a senior vice president. Court filings claim Hajdini made repeated sexual advances, used racia…
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/jpmorgan-chase-usd-one…

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Claim 8: “The bank offered $1m, the Wall Street Journal has reported.”

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One of the search results explicitly mentions 'JPMorgan Chase offered USD 1 million to ex-staffer Chirayu Rana', which supports the claim that such an offer was reported.

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Claim 9: “In papers filed on Tuesday night in a New York state court in Manhattan, Lorna Hajdini said her former colleague Chirayu Rana fabricated allegations that she raped and drugged him”

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Web results confirm that court documents were filed in New York state court alleging that Hajdini drugged Rana and that Hajdini in turn claims these allegations are fabricated.

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web search NEUTRAL — The explosive court document, originally filed Monday in New York state court alleged Hajdini drugged Rana with Rohypnol and Viagra, threatened his bonus to extort sex, and stalked his Manhattan apart…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/01/business/chirayu-rana-former-j…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chirayu Rana, 35, is the complainant who had initially filed the case against JPMorgan executive director Lorna Hajdini for allegedly drugging and sexually abusing him.
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/jpmorgan-lawsuit-chira…

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web search NEUTRAL — Who are Lorna Hajdini and Chirayu Rana in lawsuit JPMorgan says lacks merit - CNBC TV18. 9 days ago. Save for later.Exclusive | Chirayu Rana — former JPMorgan banker at center of ‘completely fabricate…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 10: “JPMorgan said on 6 May it tried to settle with Rana before he sued.”

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No evidence was found in the provided search results to support the claim that JPMorgan stated on May 6 it tried to settle with Rana.

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Claim 11: “JPMorgan put him on administrative leave in June 2025”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about JPMorgan Chase and does not mention Chirayu Rana being put on administrative leave in June 2025.

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Claim 12: “In his 27 April complaint, Rana, a vice-president in leveraged finance, accused Hajdini of leveraging her seniority to coerce him into non-consensual sexual activity over several months.”

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The Guardian and other sources explicitly state that Rana, a VP in leveraged finance, filed a complaint on April 27 accusing Hajdini of using her seniority to coerce him into non-consensual sexual activity.

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web search NEUTRAL — In his 27 April complaint, Rana, a vice-president in leveraged finance, accused Hajdini of leveraging her seniority to coerce him into non-consensual sexual activity over several months.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/21/jpmorgan-ban…

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web search NEUTRAL — He accused Hajdini, 37, of drugging him with 'roofies' on multiple occasions and performing forced sexual acts on him as he cried. He said the abuse began almost immediately after the two began workin…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/10-most-…

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web search NEUTRAL — According to the legal filing cited by the Daily Mail, Lorna Hajdini, an executive director in JPMorgan's Leveraged Finance division, is accused of using her position of authority to exert pressure on…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jpmorgan-executive-lawsuit-allegat…

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