Equatorial Guinea’s President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has dismissed Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), following an explosive sex scandal involving numerous high-profile figures.
Engonga has been replaced by Zenón Obiang Obiang Avomo, as announced by Ahora EG, a local news outlet.
The scandal, described as unprecedented in the country’s history, emerged during a broader investigation into financial fraud involving Engonga. A search of his home and office led authorities to a trove of over 400 explicit videos stored on CDs, revealing his sexual encounters with the wives of several prominent individuals in Equatorial Guinea.
Local media reports indicate that the videos included encounters with several high-profile women, such as the wife of the Inspector General of Police, the sister of President Obiang, and wives of about 20 ministers. Engonga’s recordings allegedly also included his brother’s wife and a cousin. Real Equatorial Guinea, another news platform, stated that Engonga’s dismissal was formalized under Decree 118/2024, dated November 4. The decree cited “irregularities committed in the exercise of his functions” and “inappropriate family and social conduct” as reasons for his removal.
The scandal has sparked widespread outrage, especially as some of the explicit videos have been leaked online, intensifying public and media scrutiny. Reports suggest that Engonga, a 54-year-old economist, allegedly filmed the encounters with the consent of his partners. The revelations have deeply embarrassed several influential families and officials, creating a significant social and political uproar.
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