Equatorial Guinea’s top financial watchdog, Baltasar Engonga, just went from investigator to scandal-starring headline after a wild sextape scandal surfaced—and it’s shaking the country.
Story Summary:
- Equatorial Guinea’s top financial official Baltasar Engonga was arrested over a sextape scandal featuring tapes with influential women, including high-profile political figures’ spouses.
- Known as “Bello,” Engonga’s scandal has shocked the nation, with some tapes reportedly filmed in his government office.
- The Vice President has enforced a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct, demanding accountability from public officials amid the fallout.
Baltasar Engonga arrested over mass sextape scandal
Known for overseeing financial crimes, the 54-year-old official was arrested when authorities found over 400 explicit tapes allegedly featuring him with a string of prominent, and often married, women.
And these aren’t just any women; they’re wives and sisters of political heavyweights, even including the president’s own sister.
The tapes, unearthed in Engonga’s office during a fraud investigation, paint a sordid picture of power and pleasure that’s lighting up conversations everywhere.
Nicknamed “Bello” in the halls of Equatorial Guinea’s government, Engonga now finds himself in a spotlight that’s less about public service and more about public shame.
The tapes, reportedly stashed on CDs in his office, included encounters with ministers’ wives, his own brother’s wife, and other well-connected women.
Adding a touch of audacity, some tapes show him right in his office, casually cavorting near the national flag—a detail that’s left citizens stunned.
This scandal exploded online after clips leaked, turning Engonga’s private pursuits into very public infamy.
As authorities dig deeper, they’ve clarified that while the encounters appear consensual, Engonga’s actions have thrown a harsh spotlight on the conduct of public officials.
Attorney General Nzang Nguema pointed out that while the videos might not breach criminal laws, the health and ethical risks posed by Engonga’s escapades are severe.
Nguema emphasised that this behaviour could even have public health repercussions, with potential for disease spread among high-profile families and communities.
Here’s what we know about Engonga
Baltasar Engonga’s story started far from scandal. Born on 15 March 1970, in Malabo, Engonga rose through the ranks after earning an economics degree from the University of Malabo.
Known for his financial acumen, he was widely respected as the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF).
In this role, Engonga was responsible for cracking down on financial fraud and improving the country’s financial transparency.
But this latest drama threatens to overshadow his entire career.
The country’s government is cracking down hard, with Vice President Nguema Mangue backing a “zero tolerance” policy that’s already resulted in the suspension of any officials linked to sexual misconduct in public offices.
In a sharp message on X (formerly Twitter), Nguema made it clear:
“Ethics and respect are fundamental in our Administration.”
Now, with Engonga in custody and facing fallout on all sides, Equatorial Guinea’s government is scrambling to address the reputational damage from his actions.
