Ex-JPMorgan 'sex slave' staffer in new trouble, faked father's death for paid leave
Chirayu Rana, a 35-year-old former JPMorgan Chase banker, who accused his colleague Lorna Hajdini of forcing him into a "sex slave" role, is alleged to have misled the firm about his father's death to obtain extended paid leave. He then used the time to prepare and file the lawsuit against Hajdini.
A former JPMorgan Chase banker, who sued his colleague Lorna Hajdini for allegedly treating her as a sex slave, is accused of misleading the company about his father’s death to secure extended paid leave, and used the time to file a lawsuit against her.
Chirayu Rana, 35, is the complainant who had initially filed the case against Hajdini, the JPMorgan executive director, under the pseudonym “John Doe.” Citing sources, The New York Post reported that Rana informed his supervisors in December 2024 that his father had died, allowing him to combine bereavement leave with other paid time off for nearly three months.
However, the report stated that his father is alive. When contacted, he said he was unaware of both the lawsuit and his son’s claims.
According to The New York Post, Rana had earlier been permitted to work remotely after stating that his father was seriously ill. He later availed multiple leave periods between March and May, during which an initial draft of the complaint was shared with the bank’s legal team. Sources quoted in the report suggested the company believed he was dealing with personal difficulties at the time.
Rana’s lawsuit, filed in April in a New York court, accused Hajdini of drugging and sexually abusing him, along with threatening his career. Hajdini denied all allegations, calling them baseless. Her legal team said she “categorically denied” any misconduct.
The New York Post further reported that internal records and an organisational chart showed Rana did not directly report to Hajdini. A spokesperson for JPMorgan said an internal investigation – reviewing emails, phone records and witness accounts – found no evidence supporting the claims, adding that the complainant did not cooperate.
The case has also seen procedural developments. The lawsuit was briefly withdrawn before being refiled with corrections. Separately, Rana had left his role at private equity firm Bregal Sagemount weeks before filing the complaint.
Additional details cited by The New York Post suggest that Rana may have been preparing his claims for months. Screenshots circulating online reportedly show him discussing similar allegations with a legal chatbot as early as mid-2024, though referencing a different firm and context.
Rana’s professional history includes stints at firms such as Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and The Carlyle Group. Meanwhile, Hajdini, a long-time JPMorgan employee, has been described by colleagues as a senior professional with a strong track record.