JPMorgan slams Chiraya Rana’s sexual assault claims — and denies he was a star banker at the firm

Nypost · May 22, 2026 · 672 words · By James Franey

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JPMorgan slams Chiraya Rana’s sexual assault claims — and denies he was a star banker at the firm See more of our coverage in your search results.

Why it matters

Add The New York Post on GoogleJPMorgan Chase slammed disgraced banker Chirayu Rana’s explosive sexual assault allegations in a court filing — and denied his claims that he was a deal-closing superstar whose work was pitched directly to CEO Jamie Dimon.

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Rana, the anonymous “John Doe” accuser who was exclusively unmasked by The Post, sparked a Wall Street scandal when he filed his lawsuit last month accusing high-flying executive Lorna Hajdini of threatening to slash his bonus unless he agreed to become her…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 13 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 two attended a dinner at a private social club and a concert at Barclays Center with colleagues”

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Claim 2: “he had been placed on paid administrative leave in June 2025.”

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Claim 3: “Hajdini’s lawyers filed exhibits that showed death threats and other abusive emails she has received since Rana’s lawsuit went public.”

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While the provided evidence mentions the lawsuit and the backlash, none of the specific search results provided explicitly confirm that Hajdini's lawyers filed exhibits containing death threats or abusive emails.

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web search NEUTRAL — The lawsuit alleges Hajdini warned Doe of professional consequences, saying that if he wanted a promotion to executive director, he would have to start 'pleasing' her. The complaint also alleges she u…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jpmorgan-executive-lawsuit-miscond…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lorna Hajdini: 5 things about JPMorgan executive accused of sexually harassing junior employee | Hindustan Times. 30 Apr.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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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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Claim 4: “That part of his bombshell filing also said he was tapped to develop private credit and direct lending proposals that his superiors “presented directly to JPMC’s Executive Committee and Chief Executive Officer, Jamie Dimon.””

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The evidence confirms Rana's employment at JPMC and the existence of the lawsuit, but the specific detail about proposals presented to Jamie Dimon is not corroborated by multiple independent sources in the provided results.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jamie Dimon, the Chairman, President, and CEO of JP Morgan Chase, joined us for the inaugural session of the 2017 - 2018 View From The Top speaker series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyEadGANbgM

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web search NEUTRAL — Chirayu Rana 720X540px.Prior to joining Bregal Sagemount, Chirayu was a Vice President at JPMorgan, where he focused on originating, structuring, and underwriting sponsor-backed credit opportunities w…
https://www.sagemount.com/team/chirayu-rana/

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web search NEUTRAL — Sex harassment claims against JPMorgan exec fabricated by staffer? Report adds twist. A former JPMorgan employee identified as Chirayu Rana has accused executive director Lorna Hajdini of sexual abuse…
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/jpmorgan-lawsuit-chira…

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Claim 5: “Hajdini had joined the same team in April 2024”

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Claim 6: “The bank also disputed that Hajdini was even Doe’s direct supervisor”

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Multiple sources explicitly state that JPMorgan's investigation noted Hajdini was not Rana's direct supervisor.

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web search NEUTRAL — A former JPMorgan employee identified as Chirayu Rana has accused executive director Lorna Hajdini of sexual abuse in a lawsuit, while the bank says its internal inquiry found no evidence.
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/jpmorgan-lawsuit-chira…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chirayu Runa accuses JP Morgan executive Lorna Hajdini of harassment, but the bank dismisses claims as fabricated.JPMorgan's investigation also noted that Hajdini was not Runa's direct supervisor and …
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jp-morgan-legal-battle-chirayu-run…

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web search NEUTRAL — How did Lorna Hajdini and Chirayu Rana’s colleagues react? One colleague said that Rana was a former basketball player and Rutgers graduate. He was “socially awkward” but someone who “met the requirem…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/jp-morgan-clear…

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Claim 7: “One part of Rana’s lawsuit claimed he was “both knowledgeable and capable” and had earned the informal title of “senior Investment banker” after closing more deals than anyone else on JPMorgan’s leveraged finance team.”

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The provided evidence mentions Rana's role and the lawsuit, but the specific claim about closing 'more deals than anyone else' and the 'senior Investment banker' title is not corroborated across multiple independent sources in the provided text.

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web search NEUTRAL — He also reportedly spent time at the Carlyle Group before joining JPMorgan in the spring of 2024, according to the New York Post. He is currently a principal at the investment firm Bregal Sagemount af…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jp-morgan-legal-battle-chirayu-run…

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web search NEUTRAL — Exclusive | Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana pretended his dad was dead to get bereavement leave — but he’s alive and spoke to The Post this weekend.JPMorgan offered $1 million, Chirayu Rana demanded $…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 8: “JPMorgan also pushed back on Doe’s account of his departure, saying he resigned voluntarily.”

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Multiple sources report that JPMorgan dismissed the claims as fabricated and disputed the account of his departure, asserting he resigned or the claims lacked merit.

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web search NEUTRAL — Chirayu Runa, identified as the accuser in a JP Morgan harassment case, alleges misconduct by executive Lorna Hajdini. The bank's investigation found no evidence, dismissing the claims as fabricated.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jp-morgan-legal-battle-chirayu-run…

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web search NEUTRAL — Exclusive | Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana spotted in NYC street-fashion vid before bizarre sex-harass claims against Lorna Hajdini — as his dad addresses scandalous lawsuit.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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Claim 9: “he was effectively forced out through retaliation and placed on involuntary administrative leave after filing a discrimination complaint in May 2025.”

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No evidence was provided in the search results to confirm the specific date of May 2025 or the specific claim of involuntary administrative leave following a complaint.

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Claim 10: “It said the now-unemployed money man told his bosses that he needed time away because his father was ill”

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Multiple sources, including the New York Post, report that Rana claimed his father was ill/dead to obtain bereavement leave, which the bank disputed.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ex-JPMorgan banker Chirayu Rana pretended his dad was dead to get bereavement leave — but he’s alive and spoke to The Post this weekend.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/04/business/ex-jpmorgan-banker-ch…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chirayu Runa accuses JP Morgan executive Lorna Hajdini of harassment, but the bank dismisses claims as fabricated.He also reportedly spent time at the Carlyle Group before joining JPMorgan in the spri…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jp-morgan-legal-battle-chirayu-run…

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Claim 11: “He claimed he was subjected to a sustained campaign of sexual coercion and racial degradation while management ignored his complaints.”

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Multiple sources confirm Rana's allegations of sexual coercion and racial degradation, and that he filed internal complaints that the bank later dismissed.

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web search NEUTRAL — In his complaint, he said the alleged coercion began soon after he joined JPMorgan's leveraged finance team in the spring of 2024. He reportedly filed an internal complaint in May 2025, alleging race-…
https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/jpmorgan-lawsuit-chira…

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web search NEUTRAL — Allegations Detailed in Court Filing. According to the complaint, Rana alleges that the conduct began shortly after he joined JPMorgan in 2024. He claims Hajdini made repeated unwanted advances and us…
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jpmorgan-executive-sexual-harassme…

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web search NEUTRAL — JPMorgan Executive Sued Over Sexual Abuse, Coercion And Racial Harassment Allegations In New York. The allegations, which were dubbed fabricated by JPMorgan exploded into a viral controversy last week…
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/etimes/trending/former-j…

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Claim 12: “Chirayu Rana filed his lawsuit last month accusing high-flying executive Lorna Hajdini of threatening to slash his bonus unless he agreed to become her “sex slave.””

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Multiple independent sources (including reports referencing the lawsuit and the New York Post) confirm that Chirayu Rana filed a lawsuit alleging Lorna Hajdini threatened his bonus unless he became her 'sex slave'.

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web search NEUTRAL — Rana alleges Hajdini drugged him and threatened his bonus, turning him into a 'sex slave'.The lawsuit quickly drew widespread attention online due to the graphic allegations against Hajdini, who was a…
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/chirayu-rana-ex…

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web search NEUTRAL — Exclusive | Bombshell sex harassment suit against Lorna Hajdini, JPMorgan branded ‘complete fabrication’ as John Doe is unmasked. 30 Apr. By James Franey.Who are Lorna Hajdini and Chirayu Rana in laws…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…

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web search NEUTRAL — Hajdini has struck back against her “sex slave” accuser, Chirayu Rana, in a lawsuit filed in Manhattan on Tuesday.Facebook/Baruna Rana. One of Rana’s main allegations had been that Hajdini had threate…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/business/jpmorgan-exec-lorna-h…

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Claim 13: “Rana had joined the firm in March 2024”

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Multiple sources state that Rana joined JPMorgan in the spring of 2024.

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