The Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), Baltasar Engonga, has been arrested after allegedly recording over 400 sex tapes involving the wives of prominent figures.
This scandal came to light during a fraud investigation, leading ANIF officials to search Engonga’s residence and office, where they discovered CDs revealing his affairs with various married women.
The tapes feature intimate encounters with high-profile individuals, including his brother’s wife, his cousin, the President’s sister, the Inspector General of Police’s wife, and around 20 ministers’ wives.
The videos, reportedly consensual, were found in his office and have since leaked online, causing a public uproar.
According to a report by Ahora EG, Engonga, known as “Bello,” has been involved in this scandal since October, engaging in sexual relations with several women, including some in his office next to the national flag.
The government responded by introducing stricter measures to uphold the integrity of public officials.
Attorney General Nzang Nguema emphasized that while consensual sex is not a crime, victims should report any cases of coercion.
He also raised concerns about potential health risks from the unprotected encounters.
In response, the government has suspended officials who had sexual relations in ministry offices, reinforcing its zero-tolerance stance on unethical behavior in public service.
Vice President Nguema Mangue reiterated that respect and ethics are essential in public administration, and any actions jeopardizing public trust will not be tolerated.
