By Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has been arrested amid accusations of recording over 400 explicit videos involving the wives of prominent figures in the country. The scandal surfaced during a fraud investigation when ANIF officials conducted an unplanned search of his home and office, uncovering numerous CDs containing recordings of intimate encounters with various married women. Among those reportedly featured in the footage are the President’s sister, the wife of the Police Director General, his own cousin, his brother’s wife, and the wives of several high-ranking ministers.
The videos, allegedly recorded with consent, were found in Engonga’s office and have since been leaked online, sparking public outrage. According to local media outlet Ahora EG, the scandal, which has been unfolding since last October, represents an unprecedented event in Equatorial Guinea’s history. Known as “Bello,” Engonga is alleged to have engaged in sexual relations with multiple women, some married, filming the encounters—including scenes reportedly filmed at his ANIF office, one of which shows him alongside a national flag.
The Equatorial Guinean government has responded by suspending officials found engaging in sexual relations within ministry offices, underscoring its “zero tolerance” stance on actions that compromise public service integrity. Vice President Nguema Mangue, via a post on X (formerly Twitter), emphasized the administration’s commitment to ethics and respect, condemning any behavior that could undermine public trust.
Attorney General Nzang Nguema clarified that while consensual relations are not considered criminal, the case raises public health concerns, particularly around potential disease transmission, and emphasized the importance of a supportive environment for victims to report cases of abuse.
