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Ex-JPMorgan Employee Allegedly Misrepresented Father's Death for Leave

The claim unraveled after his father was found alive, while a separate lawsuit against a JPMorgan executive added to the scrutiny.

  • Former JPMorgan Chase employee Chirayu Rana allegedly misrepresented his father's death to secure bereavement leave, though investigators later discovered his father, Chaitanya Rana, is alive and well in Vienna, Virginia.
  • Alongside the leave dispute, Rana filed a lawsuit in New York County Supreme Court alleging sexual misconduct by JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini, including claims of coercion and threats of "trouble."
  • An internal review reportedly found no evidence of wrongdoing, and both JPMorgan and Hajdini have firmly rejected all allegations of misconduct.
  • Conflicting narratives have emerged, as the elder Rana stated he was unaware of any death claims or legal disputes involving his son, leaving the financial community divided.
  • This case serves as a cautionary tale regarding workplace trust and reputational risk, as the situation highlights how quickly private disputes can escalate into public controversy while court proceedings continue.
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Santa Monica Observer broke the news on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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