Equatorial Guinea Official Arrested for Recording Over 400 Explicit Videos with Wives and Relatives of VIPs

Bello E. Guine Baltasar Engonga Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, has been arrested for allegedly recording over 400 explicit videos involving the wives of prominent figures in the country.The scandal came to light during a fraud investigation involving the 54-year-old economist. During an unannounced search of his home and office by ANIF officials, investigators discovered numerous CDs containing these recordings, revealing his sexual encounters with various married women....(CONTINUE READING)

The videos reportedly include encounters with several high-profile individuals, including his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of the President, the wife of the Director General of Police, and around 20 wives of ministers.These recordings, found in his personal office, were reportedly made with the women’s consent but have since leaked online, sparking significant media attention.

Local media outlet Ahora EG reported that since last October, Engonga has been embroiled in a scandal unprecedented in Equatorial Guinea’s history.Engonga, commonly known as “Bello,” engaged in sexual relations with several women, including some who were married, and recorded these intimate moments.The report highlighted that some of the recordings took place in his office, with some scenes even showing him in bed with a woman next to the National Flag.

In response to this scandal, the government aims to set a clear precedent regarding the expected behavior of public officials to foster a more respectful working environment in both public and private sectors.For days, explicit videos of Baltasar Engonga have been circulating on social media, contributing to his current imprisonment over alleged corruption issues.Although the women involved reportedly consented to the recordings, the Attorney General, Nzang Nguema, pointed out that consensual sexual relations are not considered a crime under the law unless there is evidence of coercion or violence.

He stressed the importance of victims coming forward in cases of sexual abuse.Nguema also noted that the risks extend beyond the women involved, affecting their partners and the broader community, especially regarding potential health risks associated with these encounters. He reiterated that victims should feel safe and supported in reporting instances of assault or abuse.In response to the situation, Equatorial Guinea’s government has decided to suspend all officials found to have engaged in sexual relations within government offices.This decision aligns with the government’s “zero tolerance” policy towards behaviors that undermine the integrity of public service.

Vice President Nguema Mangue emphasized that such actions are serious violations of the Code of Conduct and the Public Ethics Law, stating on X that ethics and respect are essential in governance and that irresponsible behavior that jeopardizes public trust will not be tolerated.