A former JPMorgan Chase banker has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit under the pseudonym John Doe, accusing senior executive Lorna Hajdini of coercing him into non-consensual sexual acts, racially abusing him, and threatening his career. The case has gone viral due to its graphic allegations and the reversal of typical gender roles in workplace abuse claims.
Allegations in the Lawsuit
The complainant, later identified by media reports as Chirayu Rana, joined JPMorgan's leveraged finance division in 2024 as a senior vice president and director. According to the lawsuit, Hajdini, 37, an executive director in the same division, made unwanted sexual advances soon after they began working together. The suit alleges that she dropped a pen near his desk, touched his leg, and made a sexually explicit comment about his basketball background.
The alleged conduct escalated, with Hajdini reportedly inviting him for drinks, threatening to ruin him if he did not sleep with her, and making racially charged comments, including the now-viral phrase about a birthday blowjob for the brown boy. The lawsuit further claims she linked sex to his promotion and bonus prospects, telling him he needed to please her to advance.
Sexual Assault and Drugging Claims
The most serious allegations involve sexual assault and drugging. The complaint states that Hajdini used threats about his career to coerce him into sexual acts, mocked him when he cried, and allegedly admitted to drugging him with Rohypnol and an erection-enabling substance before some encounters. The lawsuit also accuses her of using racial insults against him and his wife.
JPMorgan's Response
JPMorgan has strongly denied the claims, stating that a thorough internal investigation found no evidence supporting the allegations. A spokesperson said several employees cooperated with the probe, but the complainant refused to participate and did not provide central facts. The bank placed Rana on involuntary leave and locked him out of company systems, which the lawsuit claims was retaliation.
The New York Post reported that the internal probe involved HR, in-house lawyers, and a review of phone records and emails. It also noted that Rana and Hajdini reported to different managing directors, meaning she would not have had direct control over his bonus, countering the lawsuit's leverage claims.
Hajdini's Denial
Hajdini has categorically denied the allegations through her lawyers, stating she never engaged in inappropriate conduct with the individual and had never been to the location where the alleged assault took place. The New York Post identified multiple sources confirming Rana as the accuser, now working as a principal at Bregal Sagemount. The original court document cited by the Daily Mail has been withdrawn for corrections.
Broader Implications
The case highlights the tension between explosive allegations and corporate investigations. It raises questions about how companies handle claims of power, race, and gender abuse in high-pressure environments. The lawsuit seeks damages for lost earnings, emotional distress, reputational harm, and punitive damages.
While the internet has quickly polarized opinion, the legal system will now examine evidence such as messages, emails, access logs, HR records, witness statements, and phone records. Until then, the scandal remains a viral spectacle, reminding us that lawsuits can become global stories long before they are proven in court.
