Chirayu Rana refiles lawsuit against Lorna Hajdini with new allegations and witness statements amidst ongoing denials from JPMorgan.
Chirayu Rana, formerly a banker, has refilled his lawsuit against Lorna Hajdini, a high-ranking executive at JPMorgan Chase, in what has become a controversial legal case. The lawsuit alleges serious charges including sexual assault, racial abuse, and the use of drugs against Rana, who is now 35 years old. This development comes with new witness statements that purportedly provide insight into the alleged events surrounding the case.
The allegations were first reported by The Sun, which noted that Rana’s lawsuit was originally withdrawn but has resurfaced in Manhattan Supreme Court. The filing includes assertions from two anonymous witnesses, who claim to have witnessed troubling incidents involving Hajdini.
One of the witnesses has stated that during a stay at an apartment with Rana, he was awakened by the presence of Hajdini, who was reportedly naked. The witness claimed she asked him to participate in a sexual encounter with Rana. After rejecting her advances, the witness recounted that Hajdini allegedly asserted her control over Rana, stating, ‘You know I own (Rana), so you’d better come join.’
Further details from the same witness indicated that they overheard Rana pleading, ‘No, no, no, you have to leave. I’m not going to do this. Please stop,’ suggesting a distressing situation.
Another witness reported that Rana had expressed feeling threatened by Hajdini, with whom he claimed he had no consensual relationship. This witness further elaborated that they had seen Hajdini exhibit inappropriate behaviour towards Rana, including kissing his neck, while he appeared uncomfortable.
In addition to these witness testimonies, Rana has provided an affidavit asserting that he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in October 2024 as a result of the alleged incidents, alongside a confirmation letter from his counsellor regarding his treatment.
JPMorgan Chase has firmly rejected these claims. A spokesperson for the bank stated, ‘Following our investigation, we don’t believe there’s any merit to these claims. While numerous employees cooperated with the investigation, the complainant refused to participate and has declined to provide facts that would be central to support his allegations.’
Lorna Hajdini’s legal representatives have also denied all accusations. They assert that Hajdini has never engaged in a romantic or sexual relationship with Rana and has fully cooperated with the inquiry, while his claims are described as entirely fabricated and damaging to her reputation.
Moreover, the case has attracted further scrutiny following allegations from the New York Post that Rana misled JPMorgan about his father’s death to gain leave for preparing his case. It has also been reported that he consulted a chatbot regarding legal questions related to rape. Despite these fresh allegations, JPMorgan maintains that its internal investigation, which involved the review of emails, records, and other devices, found no evidence supporting Rana’s claims. The bank insists that Hajdini has been cooperative throughout the investigation process, while Rana has not engaged as needed.
As the case continues to unfold, both parties remain adamant in their positions, and it remains to be seen how the new developments will impact the proceedings in court.
