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In a scandal that has rocked Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has been arrested amid allegations that he recorded over 400 explicit videos involving married women, including prominent figures in the country.
The scandal broke as part of a fraud investigation, which led ANIF officials to search Engonga’s home and office. During this impromptu raid, investigators reportedly uncovered hundreds of CDs containing recordings of intimate encounters. These videos, now leaked online, show Engonga in relations with women connected to powerful figures, including his brother’s wife, his cousin, the President’s sister, and the spouses of several high-ranking ministers.
Local media outlet Ahora EG reported that since October, Engonga, often referred to as “Bello,” has been embroiled in an unprecedented scandal. Some recordings were allegedly made in his office, with the National Flag in the background, a detail that has amplified public outrage.
In response, the government issued a statement condemning the conduct as a violation of public trust and immediately suspended officials involved in inappropriate workplace relationships. Vice President Nguema Mangue underscored the government’s commitment to integrity, saying, “Ethics and respect are fundamental in our Administration.”
While Attorney General Nzang Nguema confirmed that consensual sexual relations do not constitute a crime, he emphasized the public health risk posed by these encounters. He further stressed the importance of creating a supportive environment for victims to report coercive or non-consensual acts.
This scandal has ignited a broader national conversation on ethics in public office, with the government vowing strict measures to restore the reputation of the public service.