Direct path not working with SQL*Loader of Instant Client 19.19 for Windows x64

>sqlldr userid=** * control=import.ctl direct=y

SQL*Loader: Release 19.0.0.0.0 - Production on Mon Jul 10 10:25:11 2023

Version 19.19.0.0.0

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Path used:     Direct

==>no further output, empty logfile, nothing imported

Same using Conventional path:

SQL*Loader: Release 19.0.0.0.0 - Production on Mon Jul 10 11:52:16 2023

Version 19.19.0.0.0

Copyright (c) 1982, 2023, Oracle and/or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

Path used:     Conventional

Commit point reached - logical record count 1

Table XMLIMPORT:

 1 Row successfully loaded.

Check the log file:

 import.log

for more information about the load.

Or using Release 12.2 Full Client:

SQL*Loader: Release 12.2.0.1.0 - Production on Mo Jul 10 11:47:16 2023

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