The Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, is at the heart of a major scandal.
The 54-year-old is already under investigation for fraud allegations. However, a new controversy broke out following the seizure of compromising videos during searches of his home and office. These videos, recorded on CDs, show him in intimate scenes with the wives of senior officials in the country.
This affair arouses strong reactions in public opinion and political circles, where the seriousness of the facts raises questions about the integrity of certain influential members of the administration. Faced with the scale of the scandal, many voices are calling for a full and transparent investigation, and demanding accountability from those involved.
Among those implicated in the videos are influential figures, including the wife of the Director General of Police, relatives of senior officials, as well as members of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo’s family, including his sister. The wives of several government ministers also appear in the recordings.
The videos reveal meetings in different locations, including Baltasar Engonga’s office, where the national flag can sometimes be seen in the background. Although the recordings appear to have been made consensually, their online release caused shock waves among the public and led to intense media coverage.
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The Attorney General of Equatorial Guinea, Nzang Nguema, reacted specifying that according to the laws in force, consensual relations without coercion do not constitute a crime. However, he expressed concerns about the public health risks associated with the case and stressed the importance of creating a climate where victims feel safe to report any instances of non-consensual encounters or abuse.
Nzang Nguema also spoke about the potential risks of transmission of sexually transmitted diseases in the context of Baltasar Engonga’s alleged activities, highlighting the need for a rapid and appropriate response from the government.
Following this scandal, the government quickly moved to suspend civil servants involved in sexual acts within ministries, as part of a broader policy of “zero tolerance” towards behavior that undermines trust of the public.
Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue condemned these acts in a statement on X, stressing that “ethics and respect are fundamental in administration” and reaffirming the nation’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the service audience.
