Baltasar Ebang Engonga, head of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), is embroiled in a scandal involving the release of more than 400 intimate recordings, which allegedly show Engonga having sex with many women, some with connections to the country’s elite, including the spouses of high-ranking people. officials and dignitaries.
Videos that have surfaced online allegedly show Engonga meeting prominent figures, such as the wife of the Director of Presidential Security, the daughter of the Director General of Police, and even his own sister-in-law ta. This scandal not only brought Engonga’s personal life into the public eye but also raised important legal and ethical questions.
More than ‘300’ s3x tapes of Equatorial Guinea’s financial crime boss Baltasar Engonga along with his brother’s wife, the wife of the head of Presidential security and others have allegedly been leaked online pic.twitter.com/CvfmybZaYH
— Naija (@Naija_PR) November 4, 2024
Social media posts, particularly on social media platforms, suggest that these recordings depict unprotected sexual encounters, raising public health concerns. In response, the Attorney General announced that Engonga would be tested for sexually transmitted diseases, highlighting the potential health risks associated with the condition.
Public reaction on social media ranged from shock to criticism, with many questioning the ethics and legality of recording such encounters. One user, @UnlimitedEniolaexpressed disbelief at the number of gangs, questioning how someone in Engonga’s position could make such choices.
This scandal put a strain on Engonga’s personal life, reportedly leading to his wife, the mother of his five children, being hospitalized due to the distress caused by the revelations.
This legend from Equatorial Guinea is said to have chewed over 400 wives, some of whom were married to :1. Minister 2. Director3. Wife of the Solicitor General. 4. Wife of the Director of Presidential Security.5. Wife of the Attorney General6. Daughter of… pic.twitter.com/dTZgXCZoBh
— Omwamba 🇰🇪 (@omwambaKE) November 4, 2024
The timing of this scandal poses challenges for Equatorial Guinea as it attempts to establish an image of stability and progress in West Africa. The involvement of senior figures in such a public controversy could damage the country’s domestic and international reputation.
Legal experts are debating the implications of the recording. While consensual relationships are not illegal, recording and potentially distributing them without explicit consent may violate privacy rights. Furthermore, if coercion or abuse of position in arranging these meetings is confirmed, it could lead to more serious legal consequences.
The government responded quickly, with Vice President, Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, denouncing the situation as a violation of public morality and pledging a thorough investigation to address such behavior within the administration.
