JP Morgan has concluded its internal investigation into sexual abuse allegations against Lorna Hajdini and found no merit in the claims. According to reports from Livemint, the bank's comprehensive review by HR and in-house legal teams, including examination of team phone records and emails, found no evidence to support the allegations. A bank spokesperson stated that while numerous employees cooperated with the investigation, the complainant refused to participate and declined to provide facts central to supporting his allegations. The investigation was conducted following an internal complaint lodged in May 2025 by the accuser, who initially used the pseudonym 'John Doe' before being identified as Chirayu Rana. As reported by HT Premium, JP Morgan has issued a statement saying, "Following an investigation, we don't believe there's any merit to these claims."
The allegations have prompted significant social media scrutiny of Hajdini's online presence. As reported by Hindustan Times, her LinkedIn account has been deleted amid the scandal, with speculation that her Instagram account settings have been changed to private. Social media users have been critical of her past comments, with one user writing 'lmfao. This aged well 🤡' while another remarked 'You are too, apparently. And not in a good way!!'. The 37-year-old executive director of leveraged finance at JPMorgan has denied any wrongdoing throughout the investigation process. According to HT Premium, Hajdini has taken a significant step by deleting or deactivating her LinkedIn profile, with the link now broken and much of the photos and information circulating on social media coming from her LinkedIn profile.
According to reports from Daily Mail, the former Asian coworker claimed he was subjected to months of racial discrimination and sexual assault beginning in 2024. The lawsuit alleged that the misconduct began when the executive dropped a pen and grabbed him as she picked it up, with her reportedly saying, 'Oh, you did play basketball in college? … I love basketball players… they get me so wet'. The accuser claimed the executive drugged him on one occasion and made suggestive moves and derogatory remarks about him and his wife. The complaint specifically alleged that Hajdini turned him into her 'sex slave' by drugging him with Rohypnol and Viagra, threatening to cut his bonus if he didn't comply. As reported by HT Premium, the lawsuit claims that Hajdini made multiple sexual advances in the office, threatened to "ruin his career" if he refused her advances, and used her executive status to allegedly track his bank account activities. The complainant, who joined JP Morgan in March 2024 as a Senior Vice President/Director, started working with Hajdini almost immediately after joining the firm.
As reported by Livemint, Rana lodged an internal complaint in May 2025, alleging race- and gender-based harassment and abuse of power, and later sought a multi-million payout as part of an exit from the company. The lawsuit claimed that Hajdini abused her senior position to pressure him into sexual encounters and ensure compliance with her demands. According to the complaint, one confrontation dates back to May 2024 when he declined an invitation for drinks, with Hajdini showing up unannounced at his apartment and coercing him into sex. The complaint referenced another incident where Hajdini shouted racial slurs while discussing work performance, and corroborating witnesses cited in the lawsuit claim to have heard his protests during one of the alleged encounters. As reported by HT Premium, the lawsuit reportedly cites two witnesses who corroborate the claims made by John Doe, adding credibility to the allegations.
In a strong legal response, Hajdini's lawyers have categorically denied all allegations against their client. According to HT Premium, Hajdini's legal representatives stated, "Lorna categorically denies the allegations. She never engaged in any inappropriate conduct with this individual of any kind and has never even been to the location where the alleged sexual assault supposedly took place." JP Morgan has also challenged the claims, citing findings from its internal review. A spokesperson for the bank emphasized that while numerous employees cooperated with the investigation, the complainant refused to participate and declined to provide facts central to supporting his allegations. The lawsuit remains active, with no trial date currently set, and both Hajdini and JP Morgan continue to dispute the allegations. As reported by HT Premium, people close to the case have noted that Rana and Hajdini worked as colleagues but reported to different managing directors, meaning Hajdini had no authority over his compensation.
