Ex-JPMorgan banker spotted in NYC street-fashion vid before bizarre sex-harass claims — as his dad addresses scandalous lawsuit
Chirayu Rana, a former JPMorgan banker, has been accused of filing a false sexual harassment lawsuit against a female executive, Lorna Hajdini, which included outlandish claims that were later retracted. Before the scandal emerged, Rana was featured in a 2024 street-fashion TikTok video filmed in Midtown Manhattan, showcasing his professional attire. His father has publicly defended him, calling him a 'good guy,' while JPMorgan found no evidence supporting Rana's allegations after an internal investigation.
- ▪Chirayu Rana was filmed in May 2024 walking in Midtown Manhattan and featured in a men's fashion TikTok series.
- ▪Rana filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini, accusing her of drugging him and keeping him as a 'sex slave,' claims he later retracted.
- ▪An internal JPMorgan investigation found no evidence to support Rana's allegations.
- ▪Rana played collegiate soccer at Marymount University and Rutgers-Newark before working at several Wall Street firms.
- ▪Rana's father, Chaitanya Rana, said he hadn't spoken to his son recently but still considers him a 'good guy.'
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US News exclusive Ex-JPMorgan banker spotted in NYC street-fashion vid before bizarre sex-harass claims — as his dad addresses scandalous lawsuit By Steven Vago and Chris Nesi Published May 3, 2026, 4:47 p.m. ET The former JPMorgan banker accused of fabricating outrageous sex-harassment claims against a female executive popped up on a fashion TikTokker’s feed for his style in 2024, The Post revealed Sunday — as his father defended him in his ugly court case. Chirayu Rana, 35, was randomly captured on camera while walking the streets of Midtown Manhattan in May 2024 by Michaela Bublikova, a k a “Suittok girl.” Bublikova was filming a street-style series about men’s fashion for her TikTok page at the time.
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