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Ex-JPMorgan employee Chirayu Rana faces scrutiny after AI chat reveals inconsistencies in his harassment claims, as internal probes find no supporting evidence
Fresh details have intensified scrutiny around a former JPMorgan Chase employee who accused a senior executive of sexual harassment (Image-nypost.com)
A former employee of JPMorgan Chase has come under renewed scrutiny after reports revealed that he had described similar allegations on an online legal chatbot months before formally accusing a senior executive of sexual harassment.
The resurfaced chat has raised questions about the consistency and timeline of his claims, adding a new layer of complexity to the case.
According to a report by The New York Post, Indian-origin Chirayu Rana had interacted with the platform AskALawyerOnCall.com before his allegations against executive director Lorna Hajdini became public. Screenshots of the exchange, cited in the report, show Rana recounting serious allegations of abuse involving a former workplace.
In the chatbot conversation, Rana allegedly wrote, “I was raped, secually assulted [sic], harassed, and forced to do drugs by my former boss at Morgan Stanley,’’ and added, “I was then retaliated against for seeking to move groups internally at the firm.”
He further claimed, “HR conducted an ‘investigation’ but they ultimately made me signed [sic] a Separation Agreement.”
The exchange continued with Rana stating, “Yes but I was forced to sign under duress,” and, “I signed it because I was scared and felt I had no choice. He said he would ruin my career if I didn’t comply.”
He also said, “I’ve been struggling mentally since then. It was a terrible experience, and I left under awful circumstances. He told everyone a false narrative about me, which made it even harder.”
Notably, the chatbot transcript reportedly refers to the alleged perpetrator as “he” and mentions Morgan Stanley, which contrasts with Rana’s later legal complaint that names a female executive at JPMorgan.
The conversation also appears to contain timeline discrepancies, including a reference by the chatbot suggesting the events may have occurred in 2020.
During the exchange, Rana sought legal clarity, asking, “Do you think I actually have a valid claim?” and “Do you know anyone who might take my case?”
The chatbot, reportedly linked to a user identifying as “Joycelaw,” responded with general legal guidance and queried whether any agreement he signed limited his ability to pursue legal action.
The platform itself clearly states that it functions as a public forum and that user interactions are neither private nor confidential.
Rana, a graduate of Rutgers University, joined JPMorgan’s leveraged finance team in 2024 and later filed a lawsuit under a pseudonym alleging coercion, harassment, and retaliation. The complaint included accusations that Hajdini forced him into sexual acts, drugged him, and threatened his career. It has since been withdrawn for corrections.
An internal investigation by JPMorgan, which reviewed emails, phone records, and conducted employee interviews, found no evidence to support Rana’s claims. The bank also stated that he did not fully cooperate with the inquiry.
As the case continues to draw public attention, legal representatives have indicated that further action may follow. Meanwhile, Hajdini and her legal team have denied all allegations, and the matter remains under review amid ongoing legal and reputational implications.
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