JPMorgan slams Chiraya Rana’s sexual assault claims — and denies he was a star banker at the firm
JPMorgan Chase has strongly refuted the explosive sexual assault allegations made by disgraced banker Chirayu Rana in a court filing. The bank denied Rana’s claims that he was a top deal-closer whose work was presented directly to CEO Jamie Dimon.
Rana, who was revealed as the anonymous “John Doe” accuser by The Post, created a stir on Wall Street with his lawsuit last month. He accused high-ranking executive Lorna Hajdini of coercing him into becoming her “sex slave” by threatening to reduce his bonus.
He alleged that he faced ongoing sexual coercion and racial degradation while his complaints were ignored by management.
In a 68-page response filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, JPMorgan Chase rejected nearly all of John Doe’s claims. The same day, Hajdini’s lawyers submitted evidence showing abusive emails and death threats she received after Rana’s lawsuit became public.
The bank called Rana’s allegations against Hajdini “false” and “malicious,” and dismissed his portrayal of himself as a star banker whose exceptional work caught the attention of the bank’s top executives.
“Plaintiff asserts a series of sensational, false, and misleading allegations that do not reflect the reality of his employment,” stated JPMorgan’s lawyers at Winston & Strawn, adding that the bank intends to pursue its own claims against Rana as the case progresses.
The Post reached out to a spokesperson for Rana for comment. A JP Morgan spokesperson declined to comment on the filing but reiterated that the firm does not plan to settle the matter, maintaining that the allegations are baseless.
New York lawyer Jason Goldman remarked, “The bank’s strong response to Rana’s claims aligns with Hajdini’s recent defamation countersuit.”
One part of Rana’s lawsuit asserted that he was a knowledgeable and accomplished banker who earned the unofficial title of “senior Investment banker” for closing more deals than anyone else on JPMorgan’s leveraged finance team.
He also claimed that he was tasked with developing private credit and direct lending proposals that were presented directly to JPMC’s Executive Committee and CEO, Jamie Dimon.
JPMorgan bluntly denied these claims, stating, “JPMorgan denies the allegations in this paragraph.”
The bank also disputed that Hajdini was Rana’s direct supervisor, a key element of his harassment claims as previously reported by The Post.
JPMorgan’s legal team also introduced details in their response that they claim discredit Rana’s credibility entirely.
They mentioned that Rana had informed his bosses that he needed time off due to his father’s illness, leading to gestures of support from his team. However, it was later revealed that Rana’s father was alive, contradicting his initial claim.
After The Post’s investigation revealed the truth about Rana’s father, his lawyer revised the story to refer to the passing of a “dad-like figure.”
“These misrepresentations and changing facts are not isolated incidents,” the bank stated. “They indicate a broader pattern of shifting narratives.”
JPMorgan also contested Doe’s version of events regarding his departure, asserting that he resigned voluntarily.
They contradicted the allegations in the initial complaint that he was forced out through retaliation and placed on involuntary administrative leave after filing a discrimination complaint in May 2025.
The bank did confirm some basic facts: Rana joined the firm in March 2024, Hajdini joined the same team in April 2024, they attended social events together, and Rana was placed on paid administrative leave in June 2025.
Regarding the anonymous calls threatening Rana with racial abuse, JPMorgan stated they could not confirm nor deny the calls but firmly denied any involvement by the bank or its employees.
