Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) director general, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, has been involved in a sex scandal recently. ANIF oversees financial investigations and combating corruption to ensure financial transparency.
Ebang Engonga was reportedly caught on video engaging in explicit activities with multiple women, including his brother’s wife, a cousin, and the sister of Equatorial Guinea’s President.
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Baltasar Ebang Engonga, also known as "Bello," is a prominent figure in Equatorial Guinea. Born on March 15, 1970, in Malabo, he pursued studies in economics and finance earning his degree from the University of Malabo. Baltasar Ebang Engonga, now 54, is married and has six children.
The scandal erupted when investigators reportedly found over 300 videos on his personal computer, showing encounters with various women, some of whom are married and closely connected to the country's leadership.
The footage, discovered in his office, was reportedly recorded with consent but later leaked online, sparking public outrage and condemnation from government officials.
Baltasar Ebang Engonga has also faced allegations of large-scale financial misconduct, with accusations of involvement in a scheme that reportedly misappropriated over 1.2 billion Central African CFA francs in public funds.
As a result, Engonga and other officials have been placed under preventive detention, with several of his assets frozen as authorities investigate the extent of the alleged embezzlement.
Vice President Teodoro Nguema addressed Baltasar Ebang Engonga’s sex scandal in a public statement
Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teodoro Nguema, publicly addressed Baltasar Ebang Engonga's scandal in a statement shared on X, condemning inappropriate behavior within government offices.
He emphasized that sexual relations were strictly prohibited in administrative workplaces and warned that violations would lead to consequences.
Nguema referenced recent incidents circulating on social media and reiterated that government ministries exist solely for administrative work supporting national development.
He mentioned that control measures had already been implemented, and any future violations of this policy would result in disciplinary action for misconduct, including dismissal.
A local media outlet noted that some explicit scenes involving Baltasar Ebang Engonga occurred in his workplace, including instances where he appeared with a woman beside the National Flag.
The Executive responded to this scandal by announcing that new measures were intended to restore the nation’s image and set clear expectations for public officials, aiming to foster a respectful workplace across both public and private sectors in Equatorial Guinea.
Commenting on these tapes, Attorney General Nzang Nguema stated that although the videos suggest the women participated willingly, consensual relations are not a crime under the law unless coercion or violence is evident. He emphasized the importance of victims coming forward to report abuse or assault.
Nguema also warned that the situation posed risks not only to the women involved but to their partners and the community at large, due to the potential spread of infectious diseases through these encounters.
He reiterated that it is crucial for victims of assault to feel safe to report such cases, underscoring the need for a supportive environment for disclosure.
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