Baltasar Ebang Engonga, the former Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has been arrested and is under investigation after explicit videos surfaced, showing him in compromising situations with several partners, including his brother’s wife and the President’s sister. The videos were found on his computer.
Despite the scandal, there is another side to Engonga that is often overlooked: he is a devoted family man. Engonga is married with six children, and his role as a father and husband reveals a personal aspect of his life that contrasts with his high-profile position in Equatorial Guinea’s financial sector.
Baltasar Engonga’s father, Baltasar Edjo’o Engonga, is a prominent figure in Equatorial Guinea, having served as the country’s former Minister of Finance. He currently holds the position of President of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC).
Baltasar Engonga’s Early Life and Family Background
Born in 1970, Baltasar Engonga is 54 years old. He grew up in a family deeply involved in public service, with his father playing significant political roles. Baltasar Edjo’o Engonga’s respected leadership, particularly as President of CEMAC, had a profound influence on his son from an early age, shaping his perspective on leadership and governance.
Education and Career in Economics
Baltasar Engonga studied economics and finance at the University of Malabo, laying the groundwork for a career focused on financial oversight and anti-corruption efforts. After completing his education, he began his professional journey in the mining sector, working as an accountant. This role gave Engonga a deep understanding of the financial intricacies of resource management, a skillset that later proved invaluable in his position at ANIF.
After his time in the mining industry, Engonga joined GEPROYECTOS, a presidential agency responsible for overseeing national projects. There, he honed his expertise in project management and financial control—critical abilities he would later bring to his role as Director General of ANIF.
Baltasar Engonga’s Role at ANIF
As the Director General of ANIF, Baltasar Engonga played a key role in overseeing critical financial investigations in Equatorial Guinea, positioning himself at the forefront of the country’s battle against financial crime and corruption.
Drawing on his expertise in economics, he implemented policies designed to promote financial accountability and transparency.