Ex-JPMorgan banker in ‘sex slave’ suit accused of getting sister to lie about kissing, racial remark: filing

A former banker at JPMorgan Chase, Chirayu Rana, who has claimed that his former boss, Lorna Hajdini, made him her "sex slave," is now accused of persuading his sister to provide false testimony in his favor. According to a recent court filing from JPMorgan, Rana's sister, Chandani Rana, allegedly testified that she witnessed Hajdini kiss her brother on the neck while saying, "I own you, Brownie," echoing Rana's assertions of racial discrimination.

In a filing submitted to a Manhattan federal court on Monday evening, JPMorgan reiterated its claims that Rana engaged in deceitful behavior, suggesting that the court should impose the harshest penalties available. The bank contends that Rana enlisted the help of his sister and a close friend, Allan Flott, to support his severe allegations against Hajdini, which include claims that she coerced him into sexual activities and demanded submissive behavior.

Chandani Rana initially supported her brother's allegations, stating under oath that she had seen inappropriate behavior from Hajdini. However, she retracted her statement earlier this month, clarifying, “I have never seen Ms. Hajdini engage in any inappropriate, sexual, harassing, threatening, or intoxicated conduct toward my brother or anyone else.”

Flott, who had also given a statement supporting Rana's claims, alleged that Hajdini encouraged him to join Rana for a threesome, reportedly saying, “You know, I own Chirayu, so you’d better come join.” JPMorgan has asserted that Flott was misled by Rana but has not indicated whether Flott intends to retract his statement.

In response to Rana's allegations, Hajdini filed a countersuit in May, asserting that the charges have severely impacted her career and tarnished her reputation. Her attorney, Melissa Rodriguez, emphasized in a court filing that while no ruling could fully restore Hajdini's standing, the court has the power to terminate what they describe as fraudulent litigation and hold those responsible accountable. “No order can fully restore Ms. Hajdini’s reputation or undo what she has suffered,” Rodriguez stated, expressing the need to end Hajdini’s ongoing ordeal.

Throughout the legal proceedings, Rana has faced challenges in securing legal representation. His most recent attorney, Jon Norinsberg, has requested to withdraw from the case, citing “irreconcilable differences” with Rana. Norinsberg declined to provide further comment, referring to court instructions. This follows the earlier departure of Daniel Kaiser, a prominent attorney who stopped representing Rana in May, as well as another lawyer who withdrew during pre-litigation negotiations with JPMorgan.

Rana's tenure at JPMorgan ended in late 2025 when he transitioned to a role at the private equity firm Bregal Sagemount. However, he was let go in April after just under six months due to performance issues, according to insider accounts.