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.
Central Bank of Lebanon 2026-01-09
Central Bank of Lebanon limits legal action to a former senior official and one individual banker and rejects reports of wider proceedings
The Central Bank of Lebanon clarified it has initiated legal proceedings solely against a former senior official and one banker personally, with no actions against any institutions or other individuals. It refuted claims of intending further legal actions and reserved the right to act against those spreading false information.