The New York Post is pushing back hard on a viral and deeply sensational claim that ignited media and social media attention this week — an allegation that a JPMorgan executive turned a junior colleague into her “sex slave.”
The explosive story, first reported by the Daily Mail, centered on a lawsuit filed under the pseudonym “John Doe,” which accused JPMorgan executive director Lorna Hajdini of drugging a subordinate with Rohypnol and Viagra and coercing him into sex. The now-retracted court filing described lurid encounters, including claims that Hajdini showed up uninvited at the plaintiff’s apartment and forced sexual activity under threat of financial retaliation.
But in a detailed follow-up, the New York Post — citing multiple sources familiar with the situation — reports that the allegations are now under serious scrutiny and may be entirely fabricated.
Who is behind the lawsuit?
According to the Post’s reporting, the man behind the anonymous lawsuit is Chirayu Rana, a 35-year-old former JPMorgan employee who now works as a principal at investment firm Bregal Sagemount. The suit, filed earlier this week, named both Hajdini and JPMorgan Chase as defendants, accusing the bank of retaliation and failure to investigate.
However, the Post reports that an internal investigation conducted by JPMorgan found “no evidence” to support Rana’s claims. The probe included reviews of emails, phone records, and interviews with employees.
A JPMorgan spokesperson told the Post:
“Following an 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.”
Key claims begin to unravel
One of the central allegations in the lawsuit — that Hajdini threatened Rana’s bonus to coerce compliance — also appears to be undermined by internal reporting structures.
Sources told the Post that Hajdini did not supervise Rana. While both worked on the leveraged finance team, they reported to different managing directors, meaning she had no authority over his compensation.
Hajdini has categorically denied the accusations.
In a statement to the Post through her attorneys, she said, “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.”
Colleagues described Hajdini as a “top performer,” while one source accused Rana of having “tarnished her with a complete fabrication.”
Background and timeline
Rana allegedly filed an internal complaint in May 2025, claiming harassment and abuse of power, before attempting to negotiate a multimillion-dollar exit from the firm, according to sources cited by the Post.
The lawsuit itself was filed earlier this week in New York County Supreme Court under a pseudonym. Despite the growing controversy, no trial date has been set.
Importantly, the case remains legally reportable even if the claims are ultimately proven false. Under U.S. law, court filings are protected by “absolute privilege,” meaning media outlets can report on allegations contained in lawsuits without facing defamation liability, as long as the reporting is accurate to the filing.
A viral claim under scrutiny
What began as a shocking claim involving drugs, coercion, and abuse of power at one of the world’s largest banks is now being reframed as a case potentially built on unsupported — or even fabricated — allegations.
For now, the lawsuit remains active, but the narrative surrounding it has shifted dramatically, largely due to the New York Post’s reporting and the internal findings it brought to light.
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