An Albanian-origin executive at JPMorgan Chase is facing serious allegations of sexual abuse and coercion after a lawsuit filed by a junior employee in the United States.
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According to reports, Lorna Hajdini, a senior executive at the financial institution, has been accused of exploiting her position of power to sexually harass and abuse a younger male colleague. The lawsuit alleges that she engaged in “non-consensual and humiliating sexual acts” over several months, despite repeated pleas from the employee to stop.
The accuser claims the alleged abuse began in early 2024, shortly after they started working together. He alleges that Hajdini used threats related to his career progression to pressure him into compliance, warning that refusal could result in professional consequences, including blocked promotions and career damage.
Further allegations include claims that the executive used manipulation and intimidation tactics, including verbal abuse and racially charged remarks. In one of the most serious accusations, the employee claims he was drugged on multiple occasions, which allegedly facilitated the abuse.
The lawsuit also suggests that the employee complied out of fear that the executive would follow through on her threats, highlighting concerns about abuse of authority within corporate hierarchies. The case has drawn widespread attention due to both the severity of the allegations and the seniority of the individual involved.
In response, a spokesperson for JPMorgan Chase denied the claims, stating that an internal review found no merit in the allegations. It was also reported that while some employees cooperated with the internal investigation, the accuser declined to participate fully or provide supporting evidence during the process.
The case is ongoing and is expected to proceed through legal channels in the United States. It has sparked debate over workplace ethics, power dynamics, and the mechanisms available to address allegations of abuse within major global institutions.