Chirayu Rana, a 35-year-old investment professional, has been identified in reports as the individual behind a lawsuit filed against JPMorgan executive director Lorna Hajdini.

The case, lodged in April 2026 in the New York County Supreme Court, has drawn attention to allegations of workplace misconduct and abuse of power.

Rana, currently a principal at private equity firm Bregal Sagemount, previously worked at JPMorgan in its leveraged finance team.

His professional background includes roles at Credit Suisse, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, and The Carlyle Group. He holds a degree in finance from Rutgers Business School.

The lawsuit, filed under the pseudonym ‘John Doe’, accuses Hajdini of sexual assault, racial harassment, and professional coercion. According to the complaint, the alleged conduct began shortly after Rana joined JPMorgan in 2024.

However, the identification of Rana as ‘John Doe’ remains contested. Reports citing unnamed sources have suggested his involvement, but emphasise that this has not been officially confirmed.

JPMorgan has denied the allegations, stating that an internal investigation found no evidence to support the claims. A spokesperson said the complainant declined to participate in the inquiry. Hajdini has also rejected the accusations, stating she “categorically denies the allegations” and disputes the events described.

The case continues without a confirmed trial date, with both sides maintaining opposing accounts of the events.