The Central Bank of Lebanon issued a statement denying media reports, rumours and speculation that it has taken, or intends to take, legal action against multiple parties, and clarified that it has initiated legal measures only against a former senior official at the central bank and against one banker in his individual capacity. It stressed that no legal action has been taken or is planned against any institution, bank, financial institution, person or group beyond those two individuals, and described contrary claims as false. The central bank also reserved its right to pursue appropriate legal action against anyone who promotes or publishes inaccurate or misleading information.