The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has shut down claims that crude is being smuggled from Libyan ports and demanded media to report with facts and responsibility to avoid misinformation. The NOC said there is no truth in the document shared online by several social media platforms. The false correspondence claims that the NOC is investigating suspicious circumstances surrounding the export of oil operations and its derivatives. The oil state-run company vowed to take action against "anyone who seeks to defame the time-honored institution for cheap political gains." The company underscored that it operates with complete transparency and professionalism to ensure the public and media have access to accurate information.

Source: Libya Observer October 23, 2022 12:21 UTC