Equatorial Guinea’s Baltasar Engonga arrested in sex tape scandal involving prominent figures’ wives

Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, has been detained following a shocking discovery during a fraud investigation: more than 400 sex tapes allegedly involving the wives of high-profile individuals across the nation.

The recordings, reportedly consensual, were found on CDs during a surprise search of Engonga’s home and office.

The footage includes encounters with women connected to influential figures, including the wife of Engonga’s own brother, relatives of the President, the wife of the Director General of Police, and spouses of numerous government ministers.

Some scenes were reportedly filmed in his office at the Ministry of Finance, even beside the national flag, with additional recordings from various locations such as hotels and residences.

The leaked videos have sparked a major scandal, sending shockwaves throughout Equatorial Guinea.

Local media sources report that Engonga allegedly recorded these encounters with the consent of the women, which could exempt him from charges related to personal violations.

However, the footage has raised serious concerns due to the involvement of high-ranking officials’ partners and prominent single women.

In response, the government has acted swiftly.

Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue condemned the behavior, highlighting that such actions violate the nation’s Code of Conduct and Public Ethics Law.

He announced the immediate suspension of any officials connected to these incidents within ministry offices, emphasizing the importance of ethical standards in public service.

Engonga faces separate charges related to corruption, though authorities have clarified that consensual relations do not constitute a crime unless coercion or abuse is proven.

Meanwhile, the Attorney General has called on any victims of coercion to come forward, stressing the health and safety concerns associated with the widespread nature of the encounters.

Public outrage has continued to mount, with citizens demanding stricter ethical oversight and accountability from public officials in Equatorial Guinea.