Former JPMorgan Employee Faces Accusations Over Alleged False Claims

A former employee of JPMorgan, identified as Chirayu Rana, is facing serious accusations of fabricating sexual harassment claims against high-ranking executives at the bank. This comes after an internal investigation allegedly found no basis for the allegations, according to information obtained by the Post.

Sources indicate that Rana, now a principal at investment firm Bregal Sagemount, filed a lawsuit against Lorna Hadjidini earlier this week, using the pseudonym John Doe. His claims include seriously troubling accusations: that Hadjidini drugged him with Rohypnol and Viagra, effectively making him a “sex slave,” with threats of cutting his bonus if he didn’t comply.

The Daily Mail reported on these allegations Wednesday, citing unsettling details from court documents that have since been retracted for “corrections.” One report claims Hadjidini, who holds an executive director position in JPMorgan’s leveraged finance team, appeared at Rana’s apartment uninvited, demanding sexual acts.

In a statement through her lawyer, Hadjidini firmly denied the claims. She states she has never engaged in inappropriate behavior and has never visited the location where the alleged incident supposedly occurred.

Rana has not provided any comments despite multiple requests from the media but asserts that the coercive behavior began shortly after he joined the leveraging finance team at JPMorgan in spring 2024. He later filed an internal complaint in May 2025, citing harassment based on race and gender, and reportedly sought a severance package worth millions.

The lawsuit also names JPMorgan Chase, accusing the bank of retaliating against him and failing in its duty to properly investigate the claims.

An attorney listed for John Doe did not respond to requests for comment. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has categorically denied the allegations. A bank spokesperson noted that a comprehensive internal investigation, which examined phone records and emails, found no evidence supporting Rana’s claims.

“After our investigation, we believe these claims lack merit,” the spokesperson said. They added that while several employees cooperated, the complainant did not provide supporting facts.

Interestingly, it appears Rana did not formally inform Hadjidini about his issues with her, as they were simply colleagues working within the same team on mergers and acquisitions.

Colleagues described Hadjidini as a “top performer,” and she is involved in volunteer work aimed at helping underprivileged youth fulfill their college aspirations.

Reports indicate Rana was characterized by some as “socially awkward,” but still meeting professional standards at the bank. His background is substantial, with experience at various financial institutions before his current role at Bregal Sagemount.

Currently, there is no set date for a trial, and the nature of the U.S. court filings allows media to report allegations without fear of defamation claims, provided they are presented fairly and accurately.

This legal scenario reflects complexities that often accompany workplace dynamics, adding layers of ambiguity that complicate straightforward narratives.