JPMorgan denies sexual misconduct claims against executive Lorna Hajdini after internal probe

JPMorgan Chase has denied allegations of sexual misconduct made in a lawsuit against one of its senior executives, saying an internal investigation found no evidence to support the claims. The case, which has drawn attention in financial industry circles, involved accusations against executive director Lorna Hajdini of the bank’s leveraged finance team.

The complaint, originally filed under the pseudonym “John Doe,” accused Hajdini of drugging, coercion, and workplace abuse, including claims that she forced sexual encounters and threatened the complainant’s compensation. The filing also alleged incidents of harassment and abuse of authority within a professional setting.

The person behind the pseudonym was later identified in reports as Chirayu Rana, a finance professional with experience at firms including Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse before joining JPMorgan Chase. Court documents related to the case have since been withdrawn for corrections.

JPMorgan’s response and internal review

A spokesperson for JPMorgan Chase said the bank conducted a detailed internal investigation led by its human resources and legal teams. The review reportedly included analysis of emails, phone records, and interviews with employees connected to the matter, as reported by Livemint.

According to the bank, no evidence was found to substantiate the allegations. The spokesperson also stated that while several employees cooperated with the inquiry, the complainant declined to fully participate or provide supporting details central to the claims.

Executive denies wrongdoing

Hajdini has also strongly denied the accusations. Her legal representatives said she “categorically denies” any inappropriate conduct and rejected claims that she had any interaction with the complainant in the manner described in the lawsuit. They further stated she was never present at the location where the alleged incident was said to have occurred.

Reports suggest that Rana had previously raised internal complaints in May 2025 alleging workplace harassment based on race and gender, and had reportedly explored a high-value settlement to exit the firm.

Rana’s career spans multiple major financial institutions and private equity firms, and he currently works at a New York-based investment firm focused on technology, healthcare IT, and financial services.