Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television

National Bank of Cambodia urges legal action over deliberate misinformation aimed at economic sabotage

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The National Bank of Cambodia rejected rumors about difficulties at financial institutions, urged authorities to act against deliberate misinformation and asked the public to verify reports through official sources.

The National Bank of Cambodia has rejected rumors claiming that some banking and financial institutions are facing problems.

The National Bank of Cambodia issued a statement denying rumors and unverified information circulating on social media claiming that some banking and financial institutions are encountering problems or may face issues in the near future. The National Bank of Cambodia said that this information has no factual basis and could cause misunderstanding, harm the interests of the public, banking service users, and confidence in the banking system as a whole.

The National Bank of Cambodia condemned the intentional dissemination or fabrication of false information aimed at economic sabotage and called on the competent authorities to take legal action against the individuals involved. The institution also stressed the importance of curbing the spread of false information that could affect the stability of and confidence in the banking and financial sector.

At the same time, the National Bank of Cambodia urged the public to refrain from disseminating or sharing unverified information and to verify information through official sources. In particular, the public should rely on information from the National Bank of Cambodia and relevant competent authorities as a basis for receiving and forwarding information, in order to avoid misunderstanding and potential repercussions.