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Man messages Lorna Hajdini amid JPMorgan sexual abuse row, claims to get a reply

Lorna Hajdini's former colleague accused her of sexually harassing and abusing him. He also claimed she threatened to derail his career.

Published on: May 01, 2026 07:29 AM IST
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A JP Morgan executive, Lorna Hajdini, is facing shocking sexual abuse allegations. A former junior colleague filed a lawsuit against her claiming that she harassed him, drugged him and performed sexual acts on him despite his repeated denials. Understandably, social media is now rife with discussions about Hajdini, with a podcaster’s tweet thread particularly capturing the public’s attention.

JP Morgan executive Lorna Hajdini, who is being accused of sexually abusing a junior colleague. (X/@durbunhaber)
JP Morgan executive Lorna Hajdini, who is being accused of sexually abusing a junior colleague. (X/@durbunhaber)

After the row broke out, Murray Hill Guy shared a tweet claiming he realised he was connected to Lorna Hajdini on LinkedIn. “Been a connection for years with her…what’s my move?” he asked in a post.

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In the next tweet, captioned “Here goes nothing…,”, he claimed he was dropping a message to the JP Morgan executive.

The message read, “Hi Lorna - saw your role as Executive Director at J.P. Morgan and your Stern background. I'm currently pursuing opportunities in the space and would value the chance to connect and learn from your experience. Appreciate any guidance you're open to sharing.”

He shared the tweet with a caption: “Holy s**t, am I in???”

Hajdini's LinkedIn account, which was previously visible, has now been deleted.

What is the JP Morgan sexual abuse row?

According to a Daily Mail report, a former Asian coworker of Hajdini claimed that he was subjected to months of racial discrimination and sexual assault. The man, in a lawsuit, claimed that Hajdini even visited his house and abused him while he pleaded with her to stop.

According to the lawsuit, the man alleged that the misconduct began in 2024. He claimed the first encounter happened when the exec dropped a pen and grabbed him as she picked it up. “Oh, you did play basketball in college? … I love basketball players… they get me so wet,” she allegedly remarked.

Also Read: Lorna Hajdini: 5 things about JPMorgan executive accused of sexually harassing junior employee

The accuser claimed that the exec drugged him on an occasion and took advantage of him. She allegedly made suggestive moves and derogatory remarks not just about the man, but also about his wife.

JPMorgan denies all claims

A representative for JP Morgan Chase rejected the allegations, reported Dailymail. "Following an investigation, we do not believe there is any merit to these claims."

 
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