The Equatorial Guinean Government has suspended senior official Baltasar Engonga, Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, following the leak of hundreds of explicit videos allegedly depicting him engaging in sexual acts with multiple women, including the wives of high-ranking officials.
The scandal, widely regarded as one of the country’s most significant in recent history, has shaken the administration, prompting swift disciplinary actions.
Vice President Teodoro Mangue condemned the actions, warning that any official engaging in “sex practices at work” would face serious consequences for violating the national code of conduct.
In response, the government announced the installation of surveillance cameras in ministries and judicial offices to deter “indecent and illicit acts.”
The investigation into Engonga was initially tied to a fraud probe, leading ANIF officers to discover a trove of over 400 sex tapes on CDs during a search of his home and office. The footage allegedly includes encounters with prominent individuals, such as relatives of the President and wives of ministers, further igniting public outrage.
The government’s press statement emphasized its commitment to “protecting the country’s image” and “correcting the misconduct” of public officials. As investigations continue, the administration has pledged stronger security measures and preventive strategies to address such behaviors within public service.
