Ex-Equatorial Guinea Anti-Graft Chief Faces Jail After 400 Sex Tapes Scandal

Baltasar Engonga, the former Director-General of the National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF) in Equatorial Guinea, has been remanded to Malabo’s Black Beach Prison following his arrest on charges of corruption and embezzlement, Saturday PUNCH has confirmed.

Engonga, 54, was detained earlier this week amid allegations that he secretly recorded over 400 sex tapes involving the wives of high-profile figures in the country. The scandal came to light during a broader investigation into his financial dealings, prompting an urgent search of his home and office by ANIF officials. During the search, investigators reportedly uncovered multiple CDs containing explicit footage of Engonga engaging in sexual acts with various married women.

As the videos began circulating online, sparking a public outcry, President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo swiftly dismissed Engonga from his position. A government decree, issued on November 4, 2024, stated that Engonga’s removal was due to “irregularities committed in the exercise of his functions, as well as inappropriate family and social conduct for the performance of public duties.”

A disturbing video surfaced on social media Friday, showing Engonga handcuffed with both arms and legs shackled during a court appearance. According to French blog Afrikmatin, Engonga, who was officially relieved of his duties on November 6, was subsequently transferred to Malabo Central Prison, where he is now facing additional charges of corruption and embezzlement.

Meanwhile, the sex tapes continued to spread across social media platforms, despite Engonga already being incarcerated at Black Beach Prison, known for its notorious reputation. Online publication UGStandard reported that these revelations came to light while Engonga was already behind bars on accusations of embezzling public funds, as confirmed by state television, TVGE.

A fact-checking report released on Wednesday by Dubawa affirmed that Engonga remains in custody, with the full extent of his alleged criminal activities still under investigation.