The government of Equatorial Guinea has filed a lawsuit against Baltasar Engonga, former Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, following his involvement in a sex tape scandal that has sparked national controversy.
Through Minister of Information, Press, and Culture Jerónimo Osa Osa, the government announced its intention to pursue legal action, condemning Engonga’s actions as “a violation of the ethical and moral values of noble Equatorial Guinean society.”
In a public address covered by Ahora EG, Osa Osa disclosed that the State Attorney General’s Office would conduct a comprehensive investigation into Engonga’s alleged misconduct.
According to Ahora EG, “the decision followed the viral release of videos showing Engonga in compromising situations with multiple women, including wives of high-profile individuals.”
In its official response, the government denounced these actions as a “serious threat to family and social cohesion” and an “affront to the country’s reputation.”
As the Public Prosecutor’s Office proceeds with its inquiry, the government emphasized that the investigation would address administrative, civil, and criminal responsibilities.
The probe would also consider potential public health implications of Engonga’s actions and evaluate issues related to privacy, consent, and harm caused to both individuals and the state.
Reports indicate that Engonga’s arrest stemmed from a separate fraud investigation, during which ANIF agents discovered hundreds of recorded encounters on CDs hidden in his office.
The footage reportedly involved prominent individuals, including relatives of senior officials, as well as wives of key figures such as the President’s sister, the wife of the Director General of Police, and wives of around 20 government ministers.
Following the scandal, the government ordered increased surveillance within official facilities. “Surveillance cameras will be installed in ministries and courts to prevent any further indecent acts within these premises,” stated a government release published on Tuesday by the Equatorial Guinea Press and Information Office.
In a strong warning to officials, Vice-President Teodoro Mangue declared that anyone engaging in “sexual acts at work” would face disciplinary action, adding that such behavior “blatantly violates the code of conduct.”
The government also announced the immediate suspension of officials implicated in the scandal, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining public trust.
