Who is Baltasar Engonga, the Equatorial Guinea Official Behind 400 Leaked Sextapes?

The Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been arrested for allegedly recording over 400 sextapes involving the wives of prominent individuals in the country.
The scandal came to light during a fraud investigation against the 54-year-old economist, which led to a surprise search of his house and office by ANIF officials. During the search, officials discovered several CDs that later revealed Engonga’s sexual encounters with different married women.
The videos reportedly include encounters with high-profile individuals, including his brother’s wife, his cousin, the sister of the President of Equatorial Guinea, the wife of the Director General of Police, and approximately 20 wives of the country’s ministers, among others.
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The footage, discovered in his personal office, was said to have been recorded with consent and has since been leaked online, causing a media uproar. According to a report by a local media platform, Ahora EG, Engonga has been involved in a sexual scandal that is unprecedented in the history of Equatorial Guinea since last October.
Engonga, better known as “Bello,” had sexual relations with several women, some of whom were married, and filmed these intimate encounters. The report states, “The most striking aspect is that some of the scenes took place in his office, including moments in which he is seen sleeping with a woman next to the National Flag.”
He was Born on March 15, 1970, in Malabo, he is currently 54 years old. He pursued his education in economics and finance, earning a degree from the University of Malabo.
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Beyond allegations of financial misconduct and embezzlement, Engonga Alú’s reputation has been further tarnished by revelations of a sex scandal involving high-profile women connected to influential figures in Equatorial Guinea.
As a result of this scandal, the government has stated that its actions are a direct response to the damage caused to the country’s image. The government hopes that these measures will set a clear precedent for the expected conduct of public officials and create a more respectful work environment in both the public and private sectors of Equatorial Guinea.
For days, explicit videos have circulated on social media, featuring Baltasar Engonga, who is currently imprisoned for alleged corruption. The videos show him engaging in unprotected sex with several women, including those married to powerful figures in the country, as well as with some of the most “influential and glamorous” single women in Equatorial Guinea. Some of the encounters took place in hotel rooms, private homes, and even in Engonga’s office at the Ministry of Finance.
While speaking about the viral sextapes, the Attorney General of the country, Nzang Nguema, emphasized that, although the videos suggest that the women involved were not coerced, consensual sexual relations are not considered a crime under the law unless there is evidence of coercion or violence. Nguema also highlighted the importance of victims coming forward in cases of sexual abuse or assault.
Nguema further stressed that the issue is not only a matter of personal privacy but also poses a public health risk. “The possibility of sexually transmitted diseases being spread through these interactions makes the situation even more critical,” he said. He reiterated that it is important for victims of abuse or assault to report such incidents, creating an environment where people feel safe to do so.
In response to the scandal, the government of Equatorial Guinea has taken immediate action, suspending all officials involved in sexual misconduct within the offices of the country’s ministries. The government has stated that this decision is part of its “zero tolerance” policy toward behavior that undermines the integrity of the public service.
The Vice President of the Republic, Nguema Mangue, remarked that these behaviors represent a flagrant violation of the Code of Conduct and the Public Ethics Law. On his X (formerly Twitter) account, he emphasized that “ethics and respect are fundamental in our administration” and that irresponsible actions that jeopardize public trust will not be tolerated.
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