The Government of Equatorial Guinea has filed a lawsuit against Baltasar Engonga, the former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), following a viral sex tape scandal. Engonga is accused of misconduct, with the government condemning his actions as a violation of the country’s “ethical and moral values.”
In a public statement, the Minister of Information, Jerónimo Osa Osa, announced that the government, through the State Attorney General’s Office, would launch a comprehensive investigation into Engonga’s actions. The scandal erupted after multiple videos surfaced showing Engonga engaging in sexual acts with several women, some of whom were married to high-profile individuals.
The government has emphasized the potential negative impact on the nation’s image and public health, as well as the undermining of family and social cohesion. Legal proceedings are now underway to hold Engonga and his alleged accomplices accountable, with an investigation extending to administrative, civil, and criminal responsibilities.
The scandal came to light during a fraud investigation into Engonga, leading authorities to search his residence and office. There, officials discovered over 400 sex tapes, some involving prominent women, including relatives of government officials and ministers. The videos, reportedly filmed with the women’s consent, have since leaked online, causing widespread public outcry.
In response to the controversy, the government has taken swift action, including installing surveillance cameras in government offices to monitor “indecent and illicit acts.” Several officials linked to the scandal have been suspended, with Vice President Teodoro Mangue declaring that any government employee found engaging in such acts would face severe sanctions, calling it a “flagrant violation of the code of conduct.”