The world has been left in disbelief after Baltasar Ebang Engonga, Director General of Agencia Nacional de Investigación Financiera de Guinea Ecuatorial (ANIF) which translates to: National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has found himself in a dramatic scandal equal to a spy movie or a reality show.
Authorities in Equatorial Guinea were Originally investigating for fraud, but allegedly stumbled upon a stash of 460 tapes showing Engonga in romantic escapades with a cast that includes his brother’s wife, cousin, the Director General of Police’s wife, about 20 of the country’s ministers’ wives, and a sister of the President of Equatorial Guinea.
This would now turn, not just his finances under scrutiny but also his choice of “office activities.”
What began as a routine corruption probe took an unexpected twist when investigators found the videos on Engonga’s computer.
The recordings, reportedly consensual, which were captured in various settings, including his office, hotels, restrooms and even toilets, have since leaked online.
The tapes have created quite an uproar, making Engonga’s public service career look too “public” for comfort, the event being described as the biggest sex scandle in the history of Equatorial Guinea.
The Attorney General’s Office, led by Anatolio Nzang Nguema, is less amused, launching an inquiry into how the tapes were leaked and whether Engonga may have posed health risks.
Reports from the Equatorial Guinea media indicate that Engonga is not being prosecuted for his affairs because they were consensual, but he is being investigated for possible transmission of STDs.
“If proven, he could face charges for endangering public health,” stated a spokesperson, hinting that Engonga might be dealing with more than just media scrutiny.
Meanwhile, Equatorial Guinea’s Vice President, Teodoro Nguema, addressed the scandal in a public post on X (formerly Twitter), reminding officials that “ministries are solely for administrative work.”
He announced stricter controls to prevent future incidents, warning that anyone who breaks these rules could face disciplinary action, including dismissal.
Engonga, who is married with six children, has held a prominent role at ANIF, where he leads financial investigations and anti-corruption efforts.
With his personal life splashed across social media, Engonga’s unexpected “plot twist” could now become the most talked-about “investigation” of his career.
Who Is Engonga?
The embattled ANIF Director General’s full name is Baltastar Ebang Engonga, but he prefers to be called by his nickname, which, according th Equatorial Guinea media, is ‘Bello’.
Age
Engonga’s age is not yet clear, as details about him are sketchy. However, according to The Punch, he is 54.
Education And Work
The arrested official is reported to have studied economics at the university.
He worked as an accountant in the mining sector before joining GEPROYECTOS, an agency attached to the presidency that monitors, controls, and supervises the country’s projects.
Family
Engongo is a married man with a beautiful wife and six children.
He is reported to be the son of Baltastar Edjo’o Engongo, a former Minister of Finance of the country who is now the president of the Commission of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC).
