Baltasar Ebang Engonga, a senior official and politician in the government of Equatorial Guinea, is trending after more than 400 sex videos involving him and numerous women were leaked online.
Real Equatorial Guinea describes the situation as the biggest sexual scandal the country has ever experienced, leaving public opinion stunned and provoking outrage.
Mr. Engonga, son of Baltasar Engonga Edjoo, current president of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC). He is also the former director of Equatorial Guinea's anti-corruption National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF).
According to initial reports, Engonga, a father of six best known for his role in his country's politics, allegedly hijacked surveillance equipment from his office to covertly record intimate relationships with several couples, using both professional and public locations.
These recordings, which total more than 400 videos, are now circulating on social media, sparking a public outcry. Among the partners involved are married women, young women and even influential figures in the presidential circle.
The 54-year-old government official has held numerous influential positions, making this scandal particularly consequential. Engonga now faces intense scrutiny as videos of his intimate encounters with multiple women, including married people, continue to circulate widely on social media.
In the leaked images, Engonga, nicknamed “Bello,” is seen with several women in locations ranging from private hotel rooms to his government office.
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Several of these women are reportedly wives of high-profile officials, adding further complexity and fueling public condemnation. Internet users in Equatorial Guinea are demanding severe consequences, with some calling for immediate legal action.
Ongoing investigation
However, the Attorney General's Office, headed by Anatolio Nzang Nguema, is investigating the circumstances of the videos and Engonga's conduct.
Royal Equatorial Guinea further reports that this investigation will determine whether Engonga is a carrier of any sexually transmitted infection (STI), and it is suspected that he may have deliberately exposed other people to possible health risks. “If proven, he could face charges of endangering public health, a serious crime under Equatorial Guinea law,” the Attorney General's Office said.
The attorney general further emphasized that while consensual relationships are legally permitted, intentionally exposing others to infectious diseases is punishable.
He warned that “the population is in danger because behind each woman involved there are potentially spouses and other indirectly exposed people.”
Nguema added that investigators are focused on gathering concrete evidence to determine whether formal charges can be brought against Engonga.
Corruption accusations
Initially arrested on corruption charges, Engonga, who is married, was investigated for embezzlement of state funds. Authorities claimed he diverted approximately 1.223 million CFA francs into personal accounts during his tenure at ANIF, resulting in asset seizures and pre-trial detention.
In the midst of this financial investigation, investigators discovered the tapes on his computer, inadvertently exposing a hidden life marked by personal scandals.
As the investigation progresses, Equatorial Guinea's judicial and public health authorities are attempting to assess the health risks posed to those allegedly involved.
Engonga has held numerous high-profile government positions, combining political influence with financial acumen, although his career has been controversial.
Although Engonga has made notable contributions to national and regional economies, recent scandals involving sexual misconduct, allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement have overshadowed his achievements and significantly tarnished his public image.