Equatorial Guinea is dealing with a major scandal involving high-ranking civil servant Baltasar Engonga, who allegedly recorded hundreds of sex tapes with various women, including spouses of prominent officials. In response, the government has launched a probe and suspended officials implicated in the scandal. As part of its crackdown, surveillance cameras are being installed in courts and government offices to prevent “indecent and illicit acts” among staff.
According to a statement from Equatorial Guinea’s Press and Information Office, the government intends to restore its image following the leak of these explicit videos, which have circulated widely online. Vice-President Teodoro Mangue warned that any official caught engaging in sexual acts at work would face strict disciplinary actions, calling it a “flagrant violation of the code of conduct.”
The scandal surfaced during a fraud investigation involving Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency. Authorities found hundreds of CDs in his possession, containing explicit recordings with married women linked to high-profile figures, including relatives of the President, ministers’ wives, and other notable individuals.
The scandal has shocked the nation and sparked extensive reactions across social media, marking it as one of the most significant scandals in Equatorial Guinea’s history. The government has responded with heightened security measures and mandatory monitoring in judicial and ministerial offices, emphasizing its commitment to preventing similar incidents and preserving national integrity.
