The Central Bank of Lebanon issued a statement clarifying that it has initiated legal proceedings only against a former senior official of the central bank and against one banker in his personal capacity, and that no action has been taken against any institution or any other person. It rejected as false any reports or claims that it has taken, or intends to take, legal action against any individual or group, bank, financial institution, or any other party. The central bank also stated that it reserves the right to take appropriate legal measures against anyone who promotes or publishes inaccurate or misleading information.