Baltasar Engonga, Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, has been arrested amid allegations of recording over 400 sextapes involving the wives of prominent individuals in the country.
The scandal surfaced during a fraud investigation targeting Engonga, 54, leading to an unannounced search of his home and office by ANIF officials, who uncovered numerous CDs documenting his encounters with various married women.
The tapes reportedly feature high-profile individuals, including his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of Equatorial Guinea’s president, the wife of the Director General of Police, and the spouses of around 20 ministers, among others.
According to a report from local media outlet Ahora EG, Engonga—known by the nickname “Bello”—had filmed these encounters, with some scenes even taking place in his work office, sometimes with the national flag in view.
The government has since described the scandal as unprecedented in the nation’s history.
The footage, believed to have been recorded with the consent of those involved, has leaked online, sparking public outrage and scrutiny.
The Attorney General, Nzang Nguema, emphasized that while consensual relationships are not criminal, cases of coercion or violence would be prosecuted.
He added that such behavior presents health risks not only to those involved but also to their families and communities.
In response, Equatorial Guinea has suspended officials involved in sexual activities within ministry offices, as part of a “zero tolerance” policy aimed at preserving public service integrity.
The Vice President, Nguema Mangue, condemned these actions as violations of the Code of Conduct and Public Ethics Law, stating on social media that “ethics and respect are fundamental in our Administration” and warning that reckless behavior undermining public trust will not be tolerated.
