ANIF Director Baltasar Ebang Engonga Caught in Sex Scandal

Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) director general, Baltasar Ebang Engonga, recently became embroiled in a high-profile scandal. ANIF, responsible for financial investigations and anti-corruption efforts, plays a key role in promoting financial transparency in the country.

Reports indicate that Engonga was captured on video in explicit encounters with several women, including close family members and influential figures.

Engonga, also known as "Bello," is a well-known public figure in Equatorial Guinea, born on March 15, 1970, in Malabo. He holds a degree in economics and finance from the University of Malabo and is married with six children.

The scandal escalated after authorities allegedly discovered over 300 videos on his computer, featuring encounters with multiple women, including some married to high-ranking officials.

The footage, reportedly recorded with consent, was later leaked online, igniting public outrage and disapproval from government officials.

Engonga also faces accusations of financial misconduct. Allegations suggest he may have been involved in misappropriating over 1.2 billion Central African CFA francs from public funds.

Following these allegations, Engonga, along with other implicated officials, is under preventive detention, with several assets frozen as part of the ongoing investigation.

Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teodoro Nguema, publicly addressed the scandal on social media, denouncing inappropriate conduct in government offices.

He reiterated that sexual relations are strictly forbidden in administrative workplaces, cautioning that violations would lead to disciplinary action. Nguema emphasized that government offices exist solely for administrative functions that drive national progress.

He also mentioned that new control measures are being enforced to prevent similar incidents, reinforcing that any future violations will lead to serious consequences, including dismissal.

Local media reported that some explicit scenes involving Engonga occurred within his office, even displaying the National Flag, further intensifying the scandal. The government has responded by announcing new measures aimed at restoring the country’s reputation and upholding professional conduct within public institutions.